If you are not sure if your situation allows you to claim the spousal amount, you should contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and double-check with them. If you are in Canada or the United States, you can call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. If you are elsewhere, you can call 613-940-8495. This page has more ways to contact the CRA: Contact the Canada Revenue Agency
If you claim the spousal amount or any other credit or deduction that you are not eligible for, the CRA will require you to pay back any amounts that you received. They may also add other penalties such as interest.
