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posted Oct 30, 2019 1:23:56 PM

Can I still claim cargiver amount and disability amount for my mother in law who is my dependent even though she entered a home for seniors mid year?

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Oct 30, 2019 1:23:57 PM

The new Canada Caregiver Credit doesn’t require that your dependant live with you, just that they are dependant on you and that they have a Form T2201 (Disability Tax Credit Certificate) on file with the CRA.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/federal-government-budgets/budget-2017-building-a-strong-middle-class/consolidation-caregiver-credits.html

 

For the disability amount transfer, you still may be able to claim that, however there are special rules if your parent receives attendant care (ex: nursing home)

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4065/medical-expe...