This tax credit is available for work performed or materials purchased after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2010, however it is only available for the 2009 tax year and applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. It is available for the principle residence of a family. What is elegible for the tax credit are permanent fixtures in the home ie. kitchen/bathroom renovations, new floors, building a deck, painting etc. Work which doesn't qualify is anything that is not a pemanent improvement to the home such as carpet cleaning, appliances, curtains etc. For more detailed information or for information on rental properties or commercial properties please go to the government web site. www.cra.gc.ca