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What is my marital status according to the CRA?

The Canada Revenue Agency’s idea of your marital status might differ from how you see it. When entering your marital status in TurboTax, make sure your entry matches CRA’s definition. This is how CRA understands the various marital statuses: Married:... read more

What is the Disability Tax Credit?

The CRA: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable credit designed to help people with disabilities (or their caretakers), cope with disability-related expenses by reducing the amount of income tax they're required to pay. In order to qualify f... read more

What is the Canada child tax benefit (CCTB)?

As of July 1, 2016, the Canada child tax benefit (CCTB) has been replaced by the Canada child benefit (CCB). However, you can still apply for the CCTB for previous years. The CCTB was a tax-free monthly payment. It was established to assist lower-inc... read more

What is my marital status according to the CRA?

What is the Disability Tax Credit?

How do I split the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)?

Splitting of the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) (called the Family Caregiver Amount for tax years 2016 and earlier) is only available in CD/download editions of TurboTax. Note: You can split the amount you're claiming for other informed dependants age... read more

What is the spouse or common-law partner amount?

The spouse or common-law partner amount is a non-refundable tax credit meant to help families living in the same dwelling where one spouse is financially responsible for the other spouse. The maximum amount you can claim for tax year 2021 is $12,421 ... read more

Is the Disability Tax Credit transferable from a dependant?

Yes, under certain conditions, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is transferable from a dependant. If you have a dependent person (other than your spouse or common-law partner) who's been approved by the CRA to claim the DTC (but doesn't need the DTC t... read more

What is the child care expenses deduction?

If you (or your spouse or common-law partner) paid others to take care of your children so that you can work, run a business, or attend school, you might be able to deduct the child care expenses to reduce your taxable income. This is called the chil... read more

What is the children's arts amount tax credit?

Tax year 2016 was the last year to claim this tax credit at the federal level. Tax year 2017 was the last year to claim this tax credit at the provincial level for British Columbia. Manitoba, Québec and Yukon have maintained their equivalent credit f... read more