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posted Oct 30, 2019 12:54:58 AM

I have legal guardianship of my niece. Can I claim equivalent to spouse for her

I am single and have legal guardianship of my 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Can I claim one of them as equivalent to spouse

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 12:54:59 AM

Your sibling's children do not qualify as Dependents for the Eligible Dependent credit.

From CRA web site:

In addition, at the time you met the above conditions, the dependant must also have been either:

  • your parent or grandparent by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption; or
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister, by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption and under 18 years of age or had an impairment in physical or mental functions.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 12:54:59 AM

Your sibling's children do not qualify as Dependents for the Eligible Dependent credit.

From CRA web site:

In addition, at the time you met the above conditions, the dependant must also have been either:

  • your parent or grandparent by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption; or
  • your child, grandchild, brother, or sister, by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, or adoption and under 18 years of age or had an impairment in physical or mental functions.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 12:55:01 AM