I have never left alberta. I am a senior. Doing my own tax this year and wondering if I claim northern living allowance?

[JanelleRB · Accepted solution]

You would need to live in a prescribed zone to be eligible for the Northern Residents deduction.

You can see the zones here:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns248-260/255/prvncs/ab-eng.html

[lenamccallum]

thank you Janelle. And how many days can I qualify for if I live in 'B' zone?

[JanelleRB]

It is based on how many days you permanently lived in the zone, must be a minimum of a 6 month period either beginning or ending in tax year.