In previous years you could claim
a parent or grandparent who is 65 or older as dependants and receive the
“Caregiver Tax Credit”, without having them being to be mentally or physically
infirm. The old “Caregiver Tax Credit” has been replaced with the new “Canada
Caregiver Amount” for 2017. The “Canada Caregiver Amount” now requires that
your parent or grandparent is infirm for you to be able to claim it. You need
to have a signed statement from your dependant’s doctor or practitioner or a
Form T2201 – Disability Tax Certificate – on file with CRA to get the credit.
If you can claim the credit, you
will need your dependant's net income, and Social Insurance Number.
How do I enter dependants in
online editions of TurboTax?
https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2928190
How do I enter dependants in the
CD/download edition of TurboTax?
https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2928191
