T2222: Northern Residents Deductions

What is T2222?

T2222, Northern Residents Deductions, lets people who lived in a prescribed zone for a continuous period claim two deductions on their income tax and benefit return. The residency deduction is based on the number of days lived in the zone, at a higher rate for a prescribed northern zone and a lower rate for a prescribed intermediate zone. The travel deduction covers eligible trips, and the form works through the days, amounts and the lowest return airfare or other limits that apply to the travel benefit.

T2222 is a dynamic PDF that the CRA publishes in Adobe XFA format. It does not fill in a web browser, so it will not display in the in-browser editor or quick-fill form here. Download it and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the fields, then file it with your return.

Who files T2222?

• People who lived in a prescribed northern or intermediate zone for a continuous qualifying period
• Residents claiming the residency deduction based on days lived in the zone
• Taxpayers claiming a travel deduction for eligible trips from a northern community
• Filers supporting northern residents deductions on their T1 income tax return

How to fill out T2222

1. Download the form and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, since it is a dynamic PDF that will not fill in a browser.
2. Confirm your zone and enter the address and dates showing your continuous residence in the prescribed zone.
3. Calculate the residency deduction using the number of days you lived in the northern or intermediate zone.
4. Complete the travel deduction section for any eligible trips, using the required amounts and limits.
5. File the completed form with your income tax and benefit return sent to the Canada Revenue Agency.