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I had a brain indury and am dependent on my wife and can no longer work. Is there something that I can claim for this issue?

 
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I had a brain indury and am dependent on my wife and can no longer work. Is there something that I can claim for this issue?

Yes, there are a few credits and deductions you might be eligible for.

 

If you have a T2201 on file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), then you can get the Disability Tax Credit. You can transfer the credit to your wife if you want.

This FAQ has more information about the Disability Tax Credit: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/family-health/help/what-is-the-disability-tax-credit/...

This FAQ shows how to transfer the Disability Tax Credit to someone: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/claims-deductions-donations/help/how-do-i-claim-the-d...

 

Your wife may be able to claim the spouse or common-law partner amount. This FAQ has more details: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/family-health/help/what-is-the-spouse-or-common-law-p...

 

She may also be able to claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC), if you are dependent on her for support.

This FAQ shows how to do it in TurboTax: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/tax-credits-expenses/help/how-do-i-claim-the-canada-c...

 

If you have any medical expenses, you can claim them on either your or your wife’s tax return.

This FAQ tells you how to enter them. https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/tax-credits-expenses/help/how-do-i-enter-my-medical-e...