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The word dependant is defined as “a person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support”. For income tax purposes, The Canada Revenue Agency’s definition of dependant is similar, but who exactly qualifies for claiming an amount can vary by credit.
When you start a new return, TurboTax will ask Do you have children or financially support another person? in the Intro section of your return.
Info about your dependants (like their birth date, their relationship to you, and their income), is used to determine your eligibility for certain credits and deductions, so be sure to enter this info accurately.
To enter the dependant information using Turbo Tax online -
To enter the dependant information using Turbo Tax CD/ Download -
You may be able to claim an eligible dependant tax credit amount.
To see your eligibility to claim this tax credit, click on the hyperlink - Answer these 2 questions.
Claim this amount if, at any time in the year, you supported an eligible dependant and their net income from line 23600 of their return (or the amount that it would be if they filed a return) was less than your basic personal amount (plus $2,350 if they were dependent on you because of an impairment in physical or mental functions).
If you did not claim an amount on spousal or common-law partner amount (line 30300) of your return, you may be able to claim this amount for one dependant if, at any time in the year, you met all the following conditions:
In addition, the dependant, in the case of your child by blood or adoption also is either:
Note - If your dependant usually lives with you when not in school, the CRA considers that dependant to live with you for the purposes of this amount.
Here are links for more information - Who are Considered Dependants? What is an eligible dependant amount?
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