Caregiver Amount & Family Caregiver Tax Credit

Our government is committed to recognizing the sacrifices that many Canadians make to care for their loved ones with medical conditions. The Family Caregiver Tax Credit is a non-refundable credit, which is 15% credit on an amount of $2058, meaning you could qualify for up to $220.83 per month, per dependent. This credit was created by the Federal Government to help Canadians who take care of family members. It allows caregivers to claim an additional amount for dependents who have impairments in physical or mental functions. Those dependents can be your spouse, common-law, partner, child, or another relative.

 

If at anytime during 2014, you maintained a residence where you, and the person you supported lived (excluding spouse or partner), you may be eligible to claim a maximum amount of $4530 under the Caregiver Amount, for each eligible dependent.

 

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