☰
✕
Sign In

Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Oct 30, 2019 7:46:32 AM

My disabled 20 year old son receives social assistance. Should i claim him as a dependent?

0 3 1295
3 Replies
New Member
Oct 30, 2019 7:46:33 AM

My son received a monthly cheque from the Province as Social assistance but lives at home. He has to pay accommodation to us. Do I claim him as a dependent because I tend to his needs and some of his living costs?

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 7:46:34 AM

Do I claim the Canada Caregiver Credit?

Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 7:46:36 AM

Yes, if you are supporting him.

You may qualify for the new Canada Caregiver Amount for him and/or other credits. If he has a current Disability tax certificate on file with CRA, you may be able to transfer unused amounts as well. Here's a link from CRA for more details: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-per...