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My wife did not have any earnings last year and yet on "basic personal amount" it is showing the amount of 11635$. Why?

 
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My wife did not have any earnings last year and yet on "basic personal amount" it is showing the amount of 11635$. Why?

Everyone is entitled to claim the basic personal amount on their income tax return regardless of his/her income.  Please refer to the following link for more clarification.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...