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posted Oct 30, 2019 11:07:44 PM

How come when I claimed my daughter as an eligible dependent it did not change my balance due.

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Level 15
Oct 30, 2019 11:07:46 PM

If you are Self-Employed, claiming the Eligible Dependant Amount may not reduce your balance due as this is a Non Refundable Tax Credit, and what you are paying is most likely your CPP self-employed contributions. 

If you look at the Detailed Tax Summary, you will see if you actually have "tax payable" or are paying CPP contributions. 

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Level 15
Oct 30, 2019 11:07:46 PM

If you are Self-Employed, claiming the Eligible Dependant Amount may not reduce your balance due as this is a Non Refundable Tax Credit, and what you are paying is most likely your CPP self-employed contributions. 

If you look at the Detailed Tax Summary, you will see if you actually have "tax payable" or are paying CPP contributions.