When I was a single parent, I claimed my 13 year old son as a dependant and received quite a substantial tax credit and refund. My marital status has since changed to "Common Law" and now the software is telling me that I can not claim my son as Dependant because I am Common Law and have claimed the Spousal amount. Since my partner makes more than the $12000, I receive no tax credits or refund when claiming the Spousal Amount. We live together but since my divorce, I keep everything financially separate and I receive no financial support from her.
Is there anyway to not claim the Spousal Amount and instead choose to claim my son as a Dependant since he does not work or earn any income and is fully supported by me?
Seems like I'm being punished for letting my girlfriend move in with me.
Pete
