Parent Info Centre

You can claim eligible adoption expenses—including agency fees, document translation costs, and certain travel expenses—that were incurred during a set period leading up to your child’s adoption. These expenses can only be claimed in the tax year that includes the end of the adoption period.

Where do I enter adoption expenses?

If you or your spouse or common-law partner paid someone to take care of your child under 16, you may be able to deduct those child care expenses to reduce your taxable income. The CRA usually requires that these be claimed by the spouse or partner with the lower net income.

Where do I enter child care expenses in TurboTax?

The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) may be available to you if you support a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical or mental impairment.

How do I claim the Canada Caregiver Credit?

The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly payment for families with a child under 18 who has a physical or mental impairment. If you already receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for your child who's eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), you'll automatically receive the CDB and don't need to apply.

How do I claim the Disability Tax Credit?

How do I claim the Disability Tax Credit copied from my dependant?

You may qualify to claim eligible medical expenses for your child—or your spouse or common-law partner's child—under 18. Keep any relevant documentation in case the CRA asks you to support your claim.

How do I enter my medical expenses?

How do I enter medical expenses for dependants over 18 years of age?

The eligible dependant credit helps single adults who are financially responsible for a dependant. Only one parent can make the claim for a child, and there are rules based on who’s paying child support that determine which parent can claim the credit.

How do I add (or remove) the amount for an eligible dependant from my tax return?

If your child is enrolled at a qualifying post-secondary institution, they may be eligible for the tuition credit. Your child can choose to transfer this credit to you—rather than carrying it forward to a future year—if they don’t have enough taxable income to claim the full credit in the current year.

How do I transfer my unused tuition credits to someone else?

How do I enter tuition transferred from my spouse/partner or child?

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for families with children under 18. You won't receive a slip for this income. If you're separated or divorced, the parent primarily responsible for your child's care is the one who may be eligible for the CCB.