How do I claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)?

SOLVED•by TurboTax•3•Updated July 27, 2021

If you support a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical and/or mental impairment, then the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) may be available to you. This non-refundable tax credit is designed to help caregivers with the costs and expenses of providing care to loved ones.

To see if you qualify for the CCC, and to determine the amounts you may be eligible to claim, visit the CRA website. You will need a copy of this information on-hand when preparing your return in TurboTax.

How do I claim the Canada Caregiver Credit on my return?

Select your version of TurboTax, then follow the instructions provided:

Online edition

CD/Download edition

Select Find (or the magnifying glass icon) from the TurboTax menu and type Caregiver.
Select Caregiver Tax Credit from the dropdown menu, then click Go.
Select the applicable dependant on the next page, then click on Enter Credit Info.
Check the box for Caregiver (and any other boxes that may apply), then select Continue.
Continue as prompted to complete your claim.

Select Find (or the magnifying glass icon) from the TurboTax menu and type Caregiver.
Select Caregiver Tax Credit from the dropdown menu, then click Go.
Select the applicable dependant on the next page, then click on Enter Dependant Credits.
Check the box for Caregiver (and any other boxes that may apply), then select Continue.
Continue as prompted to complete your claim.