In 2023, did you complete at least 200 hours of service as either a volunteer firefighter or search and rescue volunteer?

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Since there is no difference in the meaning of this word, you can use it in a sentence as you wish. But here are some examples of how to use it in different dialects.

In American English, the word is spelled with one “L,” while in British English, “label” has two “L.” In both dialects, the word “label” has the same meaning. They are both ultimately correct. “Labelling” is how it’s spelled in Britain; “labeling” is how it’s spelled in America.

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You can claim the VFA or the SRVA on the Special situations page. This page can be found on the left navigation menu under the Required tab by answering the following question:

If you qualify for the federal VFA or the SRVA amount, you might also be eligible for an additional provincial amount if you’re a resident of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Québec, or Saskatchewan at the end of the year.

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The word “label” can be used as a noun or a verb, but it always refers to a distinguishing marking (or the process of "labeling" someone). The word is usually written “label” with a “-el” at the end, even though it rhymes with terms like “table” and “cable.”

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“Labeled/labeling” should only be used with American audiences, whereas “labelled/labelling” should only be used with the British public.

In all these examples, we see that the word’s meaning is the same, but only the spelling changes. You can add one more “L” to the first three examples, and nothing will change. You can also remove the “L” in the last examples without losing the meaning.

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When you learn English online, it can be really confusing to understand the difference in spelling, especially if these differences appear in English dialects. Here’s a handy tip for keeping “labeled” vs. “labelled” in mind.

“What have you been up to?” means asking a person about the recent activities they have been doing, especially when they have been away from you.

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“Labelers” and “labellers” fall under many categories. There are no exceptions to be concerned about because “label” does not have any other lexically accepted derivatives.

Consider that the “labelled” has a double L, just like the British locations “Cullompton,” “Ellesmere,” and “Ferryhill,” to help you remember to use it with British audiences.

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Tax tip: As a volunteer firefighter or search and rescue volunteer, you might be eligible to claim a $1,000 tax exemption on your income. If you choose to claim this income exemption, you can’t claim the VFA or SRVA. Your income exemption amount can be found in box 87 of your T4 slip (or box L-2 of your RL-1 slip, if you’re a resident of Québec). Refer to the CRA website for more information on the income exemption for Emergency Services Volunteers.

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If, during the year, you provided services to the fire department or the search and rescue organization for which you were paid, you can’t include those hours to meet your 200-hour threshold.

You can claim an amount of $3,000 on your return for either the VFA or SRVA; not both. However, if you volunteered as both a firefighter and search and rescue worker, you can combine the hours to reach the 200 hours needed to claim either amount.

The volunteer firefighter’s amount (VFA) or the search and rescue volunteer’s amount (SRVA) is available to volunteer firefighters or search and rescue volunteers who have completed at least 200 hours of eligible services in the year. Eligible services include:

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“Label” is pronounced with only one letter, “l,” in American English. The preferred forms in Canada, Britain, and other English dialects from outside of North America are “labelled” and “labelling,” with an extra “l.”

Note: As a resident of Saskatchewan, you might be able claim the Volunteer emergency medical first responders’ amount (VEMFR) even if you aren’t eligible to claim the VFA or SRVA, as long as you provided at least 200 hours of eligible services to the provincial healthy authority. Eligible services include:

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Click the links below for more information on your provincial tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers:

If you’re eligible for the corresponding provincial amount, H&R Block’s tax software will automatically claim it for you if you qualify for the federal amount.

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Note: Even if you had income from a source within any of these provinces, you can’t claim this tax credit unless you were a resident as of December 31st.

“Label” is pronounced with only one letter, “l,” in American English. The preferred forms in Canada, Britain, and other English dialects from outside of North America are “labelled” and “labelling,” with an extra “l.”