Family caregiver amount

[bemclean0811]

My husband was very I'll in 2016 can I claim a caregiver credit on my tax return?

[TurboTaxMary-Ann · Accepted solution]

In order to claim the family caregiver amount, the dependent must be a person 18 years of age or older and dependent on you because of an impairment in physical or mental functions.

The CRA may ask for a signed statement from a medical practitioner showing when the impairment began and what the duration of the impairment is expected to be.

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[canusatrini]

Was not aware I could claim the Caregiver Amount as my wife has two (2) permanent disabilities, Degenerative Disk, Arthritis and has successfully completed T2201 form many years ago. Am always reluctant to overstep    what I am legally allowed to do. Have never claimed Caregiver amount. Want to be definitely sure I am able to do so. Any comments would be appreciated.

[TurboTaxSusan]

The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) is a non-refundable tax credit for individuals who support a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a physical or mental impairment. If your wife is dependent on you for support and has a T2201, then you likely are eligible. But, with the credit being non-refundable, you’ll only get it if you need it to reduce your taxes – it can’t make or add to a refund.

This FAQ tells you how to claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) for your spouse: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/tax-credits-expenses/help/how-do-i-claim-the-canada-c...

If you were eligible in past years but didn’t take the credit, you can go back to your old returns and make changes through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or through ReFILE: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/tax-return-amendment/help/i-have-filed-my-tax-return-...