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Benefit of entering dependents

is there any deductions for dependents over 18
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Benefit of entering dependents

As per the Canada Revenue Agency, "

the dependant must also be one of the following persons by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption:

  • your parent or grandparent
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister under 18 years of age 
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister 18 years of age or older with an impairment in physical or mental functions"

As per the Canada Revenue Agency, "

the dependant must also be one of the following persons by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption:

  • your parent or grandparent
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister under 18 years of age 
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister 18 years of age or older with an impairment in physical or mental functions"

For additional information please see our TurboTax FAQ: Who are Considered Dependants?

 

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