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Before you claim your parents as an eligible dependent, make sure you meet the criteria:
- You did not have a spouse or common-law partner, or if you did, you weren’t living with or being supported by them.
- The dependant was supported by you, meaning you maintained a home and the dependant lived with you. Just visiting doesn’t count.
If you meet the criteria, please follow the instructions in the link below to claim your parents:
How do I add (or remove) the amount for an eligible dependant from my tax return?
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