I claimed parent as dependent couple of years ago. CRA had some questions about it and I sent all their required documents, then everything was set.
To claim your parent as eligible dependent, they have to meet all of the following conditions:
1. They are at least 65 years old,
2. or, they are infirmed if they are younger than 65 (which means you have to live together with them and take care of them, you need to provide doctor note if needed),
3. They must live in Canada for more than 183 days during the tax year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31),
4. They need to have SIN (I applied for my mother the first week she visited me in Canada).
If all conditions above are met, you can claim about ~$4000 for eligible dependent (you need to check the Guide to see what is the exact amount). Good luck.
I claimed parent as dependent couple of years ago. CRA had some questions about it and I sent all their required documents, then everything was set.
To claim your parent as eligible dependent, they have to meet all of the following conditions:
1. 。。。
4. They need to have SIN (I applied for my mother the first week she visited me in Canada).
。。。.
Thanks for the detailed info, hunter_u. Just wondering where I can find some info about: to be eligible, vistors have to be 65-year old or infirmed if younger?
Thanks.
Explanation for Line 315 in the Guide.
5000-G - General Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2008 - All Provinces Except Non-Residents
多谢!为了后来者方便,具体网页是Can you claim the caregiver amount?,内容如下:
Can you claim the caregiver amount?
If, at any time in 2008, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and one or more of your dependants lived, you may be able to claim a maximum amount of $4,095 for each dependant. Each dependant must have been one of the following individuals:
In addition, each dependant must meet all of the following conditions. The person must have:
- your or your spouse's or common-law partner's child or grandchild; or
- your or your spouse's or common-law partner's brother, sister, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, parent, or grandparent who was resident in Canada. You cannot claim this amount for a person who was only visiting you.
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- been 18 or over at the time he or she lived with you;
- had a net income in 2008 (line 236 of his or her return, or what line 236 would be if he or she filed a return) of less than $18,081; and
- been dependent on you due to an impairment in mental or physical functions or, if he or she is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's parent or grandparent, born in 1943 or earlier.