Amount of the Work Premium
The work premium is calculated on the basis of your work income (This link will open a new window) and your family income. The amount to which you may be entitled also depends on your family situation.
The maximum work premium amounts for the 2011 taxation year are as follows:
| Situation
|
Maximum Annual Work Premium for the 2011 taxation year
|
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| Person living alone
|
$532.98
|
| Couple without children
|
$823.76
|
| Single-parent family
|
$2,284.20
|
| Couple with at least one child
|
$2,942.00
|
Beyond certain income thresholds, the premium decreases until it reaches zero.