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Why am i getting less money back when i add my husbands net income to my tax forms.

Revenue Canada said their could be a software glitch in the turbo tax cause everytime I enter my husbands net income on my forms it gives me less money as a return.

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Why am i getting less money back when i add my husbands net income to my tax forms.

There is a spousal amount credit that is given to a person who has a low income spouse. If you enter your spouse’s income and it’s over $11,809, you no longer qualify for the credit.

Here is our FAQ on the topic: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647826

Here is the CRA’s page on the topic: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...