How do you enter Nursing home expenses when you have also claimed the Disability tax Credit. The software does not provide the option.

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Mar 29, 2023 5:10:17 AM

In order to claim the attendant care amount over $10,000, you must remove the disability amount.
Deselecting the disability amount information does not indicate to CRA that you are no longer disabled. It's purely for the software's use. You're still eligible for the associated medical expenses.

As per our TurboTax FAQ How to Deduct Your Medical Expenses

Medical expenses for persons with disability

If you have a T2201 form approved with CRA, you will be able to claim the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as well as all medical expenses which are eligible for people with prolonged medical conditions only. With this credit claimed, you will be limited to these medical expenses:

· The cost of attendance care in excess of $10,000

· The cost of a nursing home

It is beneficial to calculate the refund you will get on your medical expenses with and without claiming the DTC to choose the best option to lower your tax liability.

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How do you enter Nursing home expenses when you have also claimed the Disability tax Credit. The software does not provide the option.

In order to claim the attendant care amount over $10,000, you must remove the disability amount. Deselecting the disability amount information does not indicate to CRA that you are no longer disabled. It's purely for the software's use. You're still eligible for the associated medical expenses.

In order to claim the attendant care amount over $10,000, you must remove the disability amount.
Deselecting the disability amount information does not indicate to CRA that you are no longer disabled. It's purely for the software's use. You're still eligible for the associated medical expenses.