Wife lives outside canada, if i check the box that says idon't know her income my refund is big, if i check i now i'm not eligible for spousal amount, refund is .12 cents

[bunitaiyo]

Is your spouse or common-law partner's net income zero? (No Yes)

Note: It is important that you enter spousal income as it may affect your refund or balance due amount.

Check this box if you don't know your spouse or common-law partner's net income

1.Do you want TurboTax to calculate whether you are eligible for a full or partial spousal amount credit?

Yes, I will provide my spouse's information for TurboTax to do this calculation 

2. No, I know that I am not eligible to claim the spousal amount              

how do i answer this question? if i pick 1, my refund is quite reasonable, if i pick 2, my refund in 0.12 cents       

[TurboTaxTara]

It's important to file an accurate return that you can support with receipts and other documents. If you choose to answer the question to calculate a better refund than you're actually eligible for and the CRA follows up, you could be in big trouble.

If your wife doesn't have any income or makes less than about $15,000 CDN, then you're eligible for the spousal amount.

If your wife makes more than $15,000 CDN, you aren't eligible for the spousal amount.

[bunitaiyo]

but she is a non resident in  2017. am i still eligible for spousal amount?

[TurboTaxTara]

You're eligible only if your wife made less than $15,000 CDN. Her residency status is irrelevant.