Why was I asked to again enter the total claimed medical expenses for an 18+ dependent in university? I already entered medical expenses for all my dependents.

[TurboTaxJeffrey · Accepted solution]

For dependants that are 18 and older, you can claim the medical expenses that you paid on their behalf, less 3% of THEIR net income.  You should not include the medical expenses for dependants 18 and older with the bulk of your medical...record it separately, so that these expenses are not subject to being reduced by 3% of your net income.  Please refer to the following link:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/medical/#hw_clm

[taxreallysux]

Thank you for your answer. It explains well the reason for the second request. I will now have to delete the medical expenses for the 18+ dependent from the first form. So others do not make the mistake in the future, I suggest a rewording for this question of the interview.  Medical expenses for myself, spouse or partner and dependent children under 18.

[taxreallysux]

This is taking a significant time to correct and the medical receipts form tabulation page -- not sure what else to call it -- only identifies the type of expense and amount, not the dependent for whom the expense was incurred or claimed. Had you had the wording I suggested above, I'd not have experienced the problem.