CAN i CLAIM MY WIFE AS A DEPENDANT?

[randy-bridge]

My wife cannot work, how do I claim her as a dependant?

[jk-542]

You can only claim your spouse as a dependent if she has an impairment in mental or physical functions. In such Cases, TurboTax automatically claims the Canada Caregiver Credit for them.

If you're preparing your and your spouse's or partner's returns together:

1. Sign in to your return.
2. Select Find (or the magnifying glass icon) from the TurboTax menu.
3. In the Find window, type Personal Tax.
4. Select Personal Tax Profile for your spouse/partner from the options that appear, then select Go. The Your Tax Profile Summary step appears.
5. In the Other credits & deductions section, select Edit. The <Name>, what happened for you in 2021? step for your spouse/partner appears.
6. Continue where it asks your partner Did you have a mental or physical impairment?, then select Yes.
7. From the options that appear, select Canada Caregiver Amount: I am dependent on <Name> because of an impairment.
8. Then, select Continue.

If you're preparing your return separately from your spouse's/partner's return:

1. Sign in to your return.
2. Select Find (or the magnifying glass icon) from the TurboTax menu.
3. In the Find window, type Information.
4. Select Information About Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner from the options that appear, then select Go. The Now, let's get <Name's> information step for your spouse/partner appears
5. Select Continue. The Tell us more about <Name> step for your spouse/partner appears
6. Follow the instructions below for the version you're using:
   1. TurboTax 2021, 2020, 2019: Answer the question "Was <Name>'s net income for 20xx zero?" If the answer is no, complete the Net income field that appears
   2. TurboTax 2018 and 2017: Answer the question "Was <Name>'s net income for 20xx zero?" If the answer is no, complete the Net income field that appears. TurboTax uses this information to calculate how much of the CCC you can claim
7. Select Yes where it says Canada Caregiver Amount: Is <Name> dependent on you because of a mental or physical impairment? Fill out the rest of the questionnaire if needed, and select Continue.

For more information visit our TurboTax FAQ- How do I claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) for my spouse?

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