How do I claim the tuition fees I paid for my daughter?

If you have a child that meets all requirements set out by the CRA, you're eligible to receive tuition transfer amounts on your tax return. 

 

To enter tuition amounts from the child:

Before you begin, determine the federal and/or provincial amount(s) your dependant is transferring to you. Then, enter your income and RRSP information for yourself into TurboTax. Finally, add your child or grandchild as a dependant.

 

For TurboTax Online:

1. Select Find from the TurboTax menu.
2. Enter claims for dependants and select Go.
3. When prompted to review or claim any of these credits, choose Yes, then select Continue.
4. Select Enter Credit Info next to the name of the dependant who's transferring unused tuition amounts to you.
5. Select Transfer my Child's Tuition and Education Amounts, then select Continue.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to select Tuition Transfer, enter the amount(s) of the transfer(s), and then select Continue.

 

For TurboTax CD/Download:

1. Select Find from the TurboTax menu.
2. Enter claims for dependants, select the result, then select Go.
3. When prompted to review or claim any of these credits, choose Yes, then select Continue.
4. Select the name of the dependant who's transferring unused tuition amounts to you, then select Enter Dependant Credits.
5. Select Transfer my child's tuition and education amounts, then select Continue.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the federal and/or provincial amounts your dependant is transferring to you, then select Continue.

 

You may also view the FAQ 'Understanding the Tuition Tax Credit in Canada: All You Need to Know'.

 

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