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posted Oct 29, 2019 11:56:29 PM

Tax break for time off work regarding taking care of familly member

If my wife's mother get's out of hospital and requires home care, is there a tax break or concession for her time off work.

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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 11:56:31 PM

If you are asking about your wife being off work, her mother would have to be a dependant to be able to claim caregiver credits.  If her mother normally lives in a residence of her own, she would not qualify as a dependant. Your wife may be eligible for EI for family care.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/eifamily.html


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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 11:56:31 PM

If you are asking about your wife being off work, her mother would have to be a dependant to be able to claim caregiver credits.  If her mother normally lives in a residence of her own, she would not qualify as a dependant. Your wife may be eligible for EI for family care.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/eifamily.html