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Davemc
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When splitting investment income do I calculate the split and enter on both returns or do I enter the total amount on my return and insert the appropriate % split?

 
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When splitting investment income do I calculate the split and enter on both returns or do I enter the total amount on my return and insert the appropriate % split?

You need to complete your slip how it appears on the paper. Usually, only one spouse need to complete the t5 slip . If you entered the % on this slip, the software will split this income on schedule 4(s) of each spouse.

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When splitting investment income do I calculate the split and enter on both returns or do I enter the total amount on my return and insert the appropriate % split?

You need to complete your slip how it appears on the paper. Usually, only one spouse need to complete the t5 slip . If you entered the % on this slip, the software will split this income on schedule 4(s) of each spouse.

When splitting investment income do I calculate the split and enter on both returns or do I enter the total amount on my return and insert the appropriate % split?

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