Base personal tax amount of $26,458 ?

[igloo1]

Hello, I am filling out my tax return in Ontario, Canada for this year. I did a joint filing with both me and my husband's returns. I had income this year of around $30,000 but my husband had no income. I don't know why under the federal non refundable tax credits section, the base personal amount listed for me is $26,458 and my husbands is the normal amount of $13,229. I just wanted to make sure the $26,458 number is right and inquire the reason behind it as it is significantly impacting my tax return amount. 

[thakar88]

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

Yes, the $26,458 is absolutely correct as the non-refundable federal tax credit from your spouse will be transferred due to zero income reported for your spouse. So TurboTax automatically transfers your spouse's credit to you.

Please visit this site for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...