Family and education

How much of my child's or spouse's unused tuition credits can be transferred to me?

Students may transfer a maximum of $5,000 of the current year’s federal tuition amount minus how much they need to reduce their federal tax owing to zero. Depending on the province or territory’s tuition, education and textbook credits, students may ... read more

How do I enter dependants in online editions of TurboTax?

When you start a new return, TurboTax will ask Do you have children or financially support another person? in the Introduction section of your return. Info about your dependants (like their birthdate, their relationship to you and their income) is us... read more

How much of my child's or spouse's unused tuition credits can be transferred to me?

I'm separated or divorced, so why am I being asked for information about my former spouse/partner?

If your marital status changed from married or common-law to separated or divorced during the tax year: You’re still required to enter some information about your former spouse to complete your return and assess your eligibility for certain credits. ... read more

Where do I enter adoption expenses in online editions of TurboTax?

Adoption expenses are a dependant credit. You claim them by adding your adopted child as a dependant on your tax return and then entering the adoption expenses in the Deductions section. Before you begin: Ensure you can claim eligible adoption expens... read more

How do I change my answer to the UCCB (RC62) designation question in TurboTax Online?

As of 2016, the new Canada Child Benefit (CCB) replaced the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), and the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). After July 2016, taxpayers no longer receive UCCB payments, except... read more

How do I enter my Home Buyers' Plan repayment information in TurboTax?

Follow the relevant instructions here to enter your Home Buyers' Plan repayment information into TurboTax. Before beginning, enter your RRSP contributions in TurboTax if you haven’t done so already. Instructions for TurboTax Online Select Find (or th... read more

How do I enter dependants in TurboTax CD/Download?

When you start a new return, TurboTax will ask Do you have children or financially support another person? in the INTRODUCTION section of your return. Information about your dependants (like their birthdate, their relationship to you, and their incom... read more

How do I enter dependants in online editions of TurboTax?

How do I transfer my unused tuition credits to someone else?

In order to transfer your unused tuition credits to someone else, you'll first need to inform them of the precise amount(s) so that they can claim them on their own tax return. The first step is to enter your income information into TurboTax, then fo... read more