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posted Oct 29, 2019 11:46:37 PM

I claim the caregiver amount for my adult and disabled son who lives in my house. Can I also have him pay rent to me without impacting my claim for the caregiver amount?

If my disabled adult son lives in my residence and I take care of him but he pays me rent (from his social assistance money), will I still be able to claim the caregiver amount and family caregiver amount? My fear is that the CRA will see that I receive income from him as rent and decide that the care will be compromised because I am not providing him with free accommodation.

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Oct 29, 2019 11:46:38 PM

Yes, you can do that.  Not a problem, but depending on your income, be prepared to pay tax on the income.  You will show it as rental income, which will allow you to deduct a portion of heat, light, and water, as well as house insurance against the income.

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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 11:46:38 PM

Yes, you can do that.  Not a problem, but depending on your income, be prepared to pay tax on the income.  You will show it as rental income, which will allow you to deduct a portion of heat, light, and water, as well as house insurance against the income.