{"id":68039,"date":"2026-10-05T14:06:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/?p=68039"},"modified":"2026-10-05T14:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:06:51","slug":"canada-caregiver-credit-explained-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/canada-caregiver-credit-explained-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Caregiver Credit Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Written by the Comfort Keepers Canada Editorial Team | Editorial review by Brenda Rosati, Director of Operations and Owner, Comfort Keepers Brampton | Last reviewed: October 01 2026<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you help a parent, spouse or other relative who relies on you because of a long-term physical or mental condition, which the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) calls an &#8220;infirmity,&#8221; the Canada Caregiver Credit may lower the federal tax you pay. Below, we explain how the credit works for the 2025 and 2026 tax years, what to gather before you claim, and where to confirm the current rules on the CRA website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">This guide is general information for families. It is not tax advice. For decisions about your own return, please confirm with the CRA or a qualified tax professional.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Canada Caregiver Credit is a non-refundable federal tax credit for people who support a spouse or relative with a mental or physical infirmity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For 2026, the maximum line 30450 amount for another infirm dependant aged 18 or older is $8,773, subject to the dependant&#8217;s net income (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, indexation adjustment table<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Different calculations apply to a spouse, common-law partner or eligible dependant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the 14% federal rate for 2026 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/current-year.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, 2026 tax rates<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), a full $8,773 line 30450 claim can reduce federal tax by up to about $1,228, if you owe at least that much.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your parent or other adult relative does not have to live with you to claim the adult caregiver amount (line 30450) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/technical-information\/income-tax\/income-tax-folios-index\/series-1-individuals\/series-1-individuals-1\/income-tax-folio-s1-f4-c2-basic-personal-dependant-tax-credits.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, para. 2.61<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">); the eligible dependant amount (line 30400) does require that you live together (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30400-amount-eligible-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, amount for an eligible dependant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Missed the credit in past years? You can ask the CRA to adjust an earlier return, and refunds reach back up to 10 calendar years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/taxes\/income-tax\/personal-income-tax\/after-you-file\/change-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Canada, Changing a tax return<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before you file, confirm current amounts on the CRA&#8217;s Canada caregiver credit page or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/contact-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, contact information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quick Answer<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) applies when a spouse, common-law partner or eligible relative depends on you for basic needs because of a mental or physical infirmity, and it is calculated differently depending on whom you support. For 2026, the indexed caregiver amounts include $2,740 for certain claims involving an infirm spouse, eligible dependant or child under 18. Adult caregiver calculations can also provide an amount of up to $8,773, depending on whom you support, their net income and which return line applies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, indexation adjustment table<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). The exact amount and tax-return line depend on your relationship to the person, their age, their net income and whether you can claim them as a spouse or eligible dependant. The section Which Line on Your Return Applies, below, walks through each case.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 1: Canada Caregiver Credit amounts at a glance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\" aria-colcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What it covers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 tax year<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2026 tax year<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caregiver amount for certain claims involving an infirm spouse, partner or eligible dependant (built into lines 30300 and 30400), and for each infirm child under 18 (line 30500)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2,687<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2,740<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maximum line 30450 amount for another infirm dependant aged 18 or older<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$8,601<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$8,773<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dependant&#8217;s net income at which the line 30450 amount starts to shrink<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$20,197<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$20,601<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dependant&#8217;s net income at which the line 30450 amount ends<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$28,798<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not yet published by the CRA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Federal rate used to calculate the credit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">14.5%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">14%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Estimated maximum federal tax reduction for the line 30450 amount (our calculation, if you owe at least that much tax)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">About $1,247<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">About $1,228<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amounts: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, indexation adjustment table<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Rates: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/last-year.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, 2025 tax rates<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/current-year.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, 2026 tax rates<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. For an infirm spouse, common-law partner or eligible dependant aged 18 or older, line 30425 can add a further caregiver amount depending on their net income, and Schedule 5 calculates the total (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30425 caregiver amount<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">). The tax reduction is our own arithmetic (maximum amount multiplied by the federal rate), not a CRA figure. The CRA&#8217;s individual line pages show 2025 figures until the 2026 tax package is released.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What the Credit Is<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The CCC took effect for the 2017 tax year and combined three older credits into one. If you come across the &#8220;caregiver credit,&#8221; the &#8220;infirm dependant credit&#8221; or the &#8220;family caregiver tax credit,&#8221; those have all been replaced by the CCC (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.canada.ca\/2017\/docs\/tm-mf\/si-rs-en.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of Finance Canada, Budget 2017<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). It lowers the federal tax you owe, and Ontario offers a separate provincial amount, covered further down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What &#8220;Non-Refundable&#8221; Means for Your Tax Bill<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A non-refundable credit can bring the federal tax you owe down, but not below zero. If you owe little or no federal tax, the credit cannot pay you the difference, so it helps most when the person claiming pays enough federal tax to use it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The credit&#8217;s value is the amount you claim multiplied by the lowest federal tax rate, which is the rate used for most non-refundable credits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/whats-new.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, What&#8217;s new for 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). That rate dropped from 15% to 14% on July 1, 2025. Because the change came partway through the year, 2025 uses a blended rate of 14.5% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/last-year.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, 2025 tax rates<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and 2026 uses 14% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/current-year.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, 2026 tax rates<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). If you see 15% quoted elsewhere, it most likely reflects the rate before the July 2025 change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How It Differs From the Disability Tax Credit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The disability tax credit (DTC) is a separate credit that &#8220;helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Disability tax credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). To get it, a medical practitioner completes Part B of Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, and the CRA has to approve the application (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit\/how-apply-dtc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, How to apply for the DTC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The caregiver credit does not need DTC approval. But if the CRA has already approved a T2201 for the person you support, you do not need a separate signed medical statement for the caregiver credit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). And if your relative qualifies for the DTC but has too little income to benefit from all of it, you may be able to claim the unused part on your own return (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-31800-disability-amount-transferred-a-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, disability amount transferred from a dependant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who May Be Eligible<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The CRA looks at how you are related to the person, whether their condition makes them rely on you, and how much net income they have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may qualify if<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> you regularly support a spouse, common-law partner or qualifying relative who depends on you for basic necessities because of a mental or physical infirmity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You generally won&#8217;t qualify only because<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a parent is older, someone needs temporary help after an illness or injury, or you occasionally help a relative who does not depend on you because of an infirmity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The sections below walk through each test.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Family Members Qualify<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to the CRA&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada caregiver credit page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you may be able to claim for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">your spouse or common-law partner;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">your or your spouse&#8217;s child or grandchild;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">your or your spouse&#8217;s parent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew, if they lived in Canada at any time in the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That last condition matters for families whose parents divide their time between Canada and another country. If a parent lives abroad and only comes to stay with you, the CRA says &#8220;you cannot claim this amount for a person who was only visiting you&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4064\/disability-related-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, RC4064 Disability-Related Information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What &#8220;Infirmity&#8221; and &#8220;Dependent on You&#8221; Mean<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In plain terms, an infirmity is a physical or mental impairment that leaves the person relying on others for everyday needs. Someone is dependent on you if they &#8220;regularly and consistently rely on you for basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter and clothing&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and the reason they rely on you has to be the infirmity itself (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/technical-information\/income-tax\/income-tax-folios-index\/series-1-individuals\/series-1-individuals-1\/income-tax-folio-s1-f4-c2-basic-personal-dependant-tax-credits.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, para. 2.21<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may be asked for a signed statement from a medical practitioner showing when the infirmity began and how long it is expected to last (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). For a child under 18, the child must need much more help with personal needs and care than other children of the same age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30499-30500-canada-caregiver-infirm-children-under-18-years.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, caregiver amount for infirm children<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does the Person Need to Live With You?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are claiming for a parent or other adult relative on line 30450, they can live in their own home. The CRA&#8217;s guidance on this credit confirms you do not need to share a residence (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/technical-information\/income-tax\/income-tax-folios-index\/series-1-individuals\/series-1-individuals-1\/income-tax-folio-s1-f4-c2-basic-personal-dependant-tax-credits.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, para. 2.61<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). A daughter who buys her father&#8217;s groceries and pays his bills while he stays in his own home may still qualify.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The eligible dependant amount on line 30400 has a different rule: you must have lived with that person in a home you maintained (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30400-amount-eligible-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, amount for an eligible dependant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). You can claim line 30425 for an eligible dependant only if you are eligible to claim them on line 30400, so the same living-together rule applies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30425 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Line on Your Return Applies<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The CCC is not claimed on a single line. Where it goes depends on who you support, and Figure 1 matches each situation to its line. If you claim the spouse amount (line 30300) or the eligible dependant amount (line 30400), the caregiver amount is added to that claim when the person has an infirmity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30300-spouse-common-law-partner-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, spouse or common-law partner amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). For a spouse or eligible dependant aged 18 or older, line 30425 can add a further caregiver amount when the person&#8217;s net income falls within the range the CRA sets for the year (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30425 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68040 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic1_which_line.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic1_which_line.png 1880w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic1_which_line-768x635.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic1_which_line-1536x1270.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1880px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1880\/1554;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Figure 1: Match the person you support to the line on your federal return.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How the Person&#8217;s Income Changes the Amount<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the line 30450 amount, the claim shrinks as the dependant&#8217;s net income rises. The full amount ($8,601 for 2025, $8,773 for 2026) applies until the dependant&#8217;s net income reaches $20,197 for 2025 or $20,601 for 2026 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, indexation adjustment table<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Above that, the amount drops dollar for dollar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.canada.ca\/2017\/docs\/tm-mf\/si-rs-en.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of Finance Canada, Budget 2017<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and for 2025 it ended when net income reached $28,798 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is how that plays out. If your mother&#8217;s 2025 net income was $24,000, she was $3,803 over the threshold, so the claim would be $4,798 ($8,601 minus $3,803). At the 2025 rate of 14.5%, that is roughly $696 off your federal tax, if you owe at least that much. These figures are our own arithmetic, shown to illustrate the CRA&#8217;s rule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68041 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic2_income_phaseout.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1140\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic2_income_phaseout.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic2_income_phaseout-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/BRA-ART-004_infographic2_income_phaseout-1536x973.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1800\/1140;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Figure 2: How a relative&#8217;s net income reduces the line 30450 amount (2025 tax year).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sharing the Claim With Siblings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When two or more people support the same relative, the line 30450 amount can be split, as long as the combined claims stay within the maximum for that person (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Only one person can claim the line 30425 amount (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30425 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and the same goes for the eligible dependant amount on line 30400 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30400-amount-eligible-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, amount for an eligible dependant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). For a child under 18, the line 30500 amount can be claimed once per child, even if both parents are eligible (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30499-30500-canada-caregiver-infirm-children-under-18-years.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, caregiver amount for infirm children<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to Gather<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most of what you need is paperwork your family may already keep. Before you or your tax preparer start, pull together:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the person&#8217;s net income from line 23600 of their return (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">details of how they are related to you, and confirmation they lived in Canada at some point in the year (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a signed statement from their medical practitioner, or confirmation that the CRA has approved a Form T2201 for them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">records that show the support you provide, such as grocery receipts or bills you pay on their behalf;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">receipts for medical or care expenses, if you plan to claim those as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Claim on Your Return<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You work out the amount on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/5000-s5.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schedule 5<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the CRA form for spouse and dependant amounts, then enter the total on the matching line of your federal return (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). In Ontario, the provincial caregiver amount goes on Form ON428 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/ontario\/5006-pc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Ontario tax information for 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Missed the Credit in an Earlier Year?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can still ask the CRA to change a return you already filed. Once you have your notice of assessment (the statement the CRA sends after it processes your return), you can use the &#8220;Change my return&#8221; option in your CRA account, ask your tax preparer to send a ReFILE (a correction sent through certified tax software), or mail Form T1-ADJ. Refunds from these adjustments are limited to the last 10 calendar years, and the CRA aims to process online requests within 2 weeks and mailed requests within 16 weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/taxes\/income-tax\/personal-income-tax\/after-you-file\/change-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Canada, Changing a tax return<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Amounts differ from year to year, so use the figures for the year you are correcting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where to Verify Current Rules<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caregiver credit amounts rise a little each year with inflation, and the CRA updates its line pages when each new tax package is released. The safest habit is to check the official page for the tax year you are filing, even if you claimed the credit last year. Our expertise is care at home, so for your own return, the official pages and free help below are the best place to start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Official Pages to Bookmark<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency: Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency: Canada caregiver amount for other infirm dependants age 18 or older (line 30450)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency: Canada caregiver amount for spouse or common-law partner, or eligible dependant age 18 or older (line 30425)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency: Indexation adjustment for personal income tax and benefit amounts<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4064\/disability-related-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency: RC4064 Disability-Related Information<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Free Help From the CRA and Community Tax Clinics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can reach the CRA&#8217;s personal tax line at 1-800-959-8281, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time. Hours can change, so check the CRA&#8217;s contact page before you call (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/contact-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, contact information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). If your household has a modest income and a simple tax situation, a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program may prepare your return. The CRA lists these guideline family income limits for its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/community-volunteer-income-tax-program\/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">free tax clinics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 person: $40,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 people: $55,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3 people: $60,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 people: $65,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 people: $70,000, plus $5,000 for each additional person<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local clinics can adjust these limits, so ask when you contact one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When a Tax Professional Is Worth It<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A tax professional can help if several relatives share the care of one parent, if a separation involves support payments, if your relative also qualifies for the disability tax credit, or if you would like to include the cost of care at home in a medical expense claim. They can help determine which credits or expenses may apply to your family&#8217;s circumstances and how they interact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Home Care Planning Fits Into the Bigger Picture<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The caregiver credit is one of several federal and Ontario programs that can lower the cost of caring for someone at home. Knowing which ones apply can help your family plan how much support to arrange and how to pay for it. Here are the ones family caregivers most often come across.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Related Credits and Benefits at a Glance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 2: Related credits and benefits for family caregivers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\" aria-colcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Credit or benefit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who it may help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key figure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where to confirm<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario caregiver amount<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario residents supporting an infirm relative aged 18 or older<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Claim of up to $6,008 for 2025, reduced above $20,554 of the relative&#8217;s net income<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2025\/fallstatement\/provisions.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Ministry of Finance, 2025 Fall Statement tax provisions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit (refundable)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario residents aged 70 or older, or with a spouse or partner aged 70 or older<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">25% of up to $6,000 in claimable medical expenses, to a maximum credit of $1,500<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-seniors-care-home-tax-credit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario, Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical expense tax credit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People paying eligible medical expenses for themselves or dependants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expenses above the lesser of 3% of net income or $2,834 for 2025 ($2,890 for 2026)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, eligible medical expenses (lines 33099 and 33199)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disability amount transfer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People supporting a relative, other than a spouse, who qualifies for the DTC<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unused part of the disability amount ($10,138 for 2025; $10,341 for 2026)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-31800-disability-amount-transferred-a-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, disability amount transferred from a dependant<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Accessibility Tax Credit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People aged 65 or older or eligible for the DTC, and relatives who can share the claim<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to $20,000 of eligible expenses per year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-31285-home-accessibility-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, home accessibility expenses<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EI caregiving benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Workers taking time off to care for a critically ill or injured family member, or one at the end of life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">55% of earnings, up to $729 a week for 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/caregiving\/benefits-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESDC, EI caregiving benefit amounts<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario figures are for 2025. The Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit is reduced by 5% of family net income over $35,000 and fully phased out by at most $65,000 (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-seniors-care-home-tax-credit\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario, Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">). The 2026 medical expense threshold and disability amounts are from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, indexation adjustment table<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario&#8217;s Caregiver Amount<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario adds its own caregiver amount, worth 5.05% of the amount claimed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2025\/fallstatement\/provisions.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Ministry of Finance, 2025 Fall Statement tax provisions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). On the full 2025 claim of $6,008, that works out to about $303 off Ontario tax (our arithmetic). It covers adult relatives, including adult children and grandchildren, whether you claim them federally on line 30400 or line 30450. It does not cover a spouse, and the relative does not have to live with you. For 2025, the relative&#8217;s net income had to be under $26,562 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/ontario\/5006-pc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Ontario tax information for 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Ontario updates these amounts each year, so check the current ON428 figures when you file for 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical Expenses and Paid Care at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some costs for qualifying attendant care at home may be eligible medical expenses, but not every home care service or invoice automatically qualifies. CRA rules depend on the type of care, the person&#8217;s medical certification or DTC status, and how the expense is claimed. The CRA describes attendant care as &#8220;care given by an attendant who does personal tasks which a person cannot do for themselves&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4065\/medical-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, RC4065 Medical Expenses 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). The CRA sets a few conditions for these claims:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the attendant must be 18 or older and cannot be the person&#8217;s spouse or common-law partner;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">depending on how you claim, the CRA requires an approved Form T2201 or a medical practitioner&#8217;s written certification;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">if you also claim the disability amount, attendant care wages are limited to $10,000 federally, or $20,000 in the year the person passes away (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4065\/medical-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, RC4065 Medical Expenses 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">in that same situation, Ontario&#8217;s limit is $17,627, or $35,253 in the year the person passes away (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/ontario\/5006-pc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, Ontario tax information for 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">receipts must show the name of the company or individual you paid (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4065\/medical-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, RC4065 Medical Expenses 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keeping detailed invoices that show dates, services and amounts makes these claims easier to prepare, and the CRA or a tax professional can confirm which costs apply in your case. Between spouses, the CRA notes it may be better for the one with the lower net income to claim medical expenses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, eligible medical expenses (lines 33099 and 33199)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For seniors aged 70 or older, eligible medical expenses, which can include attendant care that a medical practitioner has certified, may also count toward Ontario&#8217;s Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit, claimed on Form ON479. That credit is refundable and is reduced as family net income rises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-seniors-care-home-tax-credit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario, Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time Away From Work: EI Caregiving Benefits and Job-Protected Leave<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If care needs mean stepping away from work, Employment Insurance caregiving benefits can replace part of your income for up to 35 weeks for a critically ill or injured child, up to 15 weeks for a critically ill or injured adult, or up to 26 weeks of compassionate care for someone at the end of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/caregiving.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESDC, EI caregiving benefits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Separately, Ontario&#8217;s Employment Standards Act protects your job through unpaid leaves such as family caregiver leave, up to eight weeks per calendar year for each specified family member (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/family-caregiver-leave\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario, ESA guide: family caregiver leave<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where Our Brampton Team Can Help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68043 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/Warm-Entryway-Caregiving-Moment-768x456.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1479\" height=\"878\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/Warm-Entryway-Caregiving-Moment-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/10\/Warm-Entryway-Caregiving-Moment-1170x694.png 1170w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1479px) 100vw, 1479px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1479px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1479\/878;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax credits ease some of the cost of caregiving, but they do not add hours to your week. That is where our Brampton team can help. Care plans can start with a few hours a week and change as your family&#8217;s needs change. Our caregivers can help with companionship, meal preparation, personal care, medication reminders and escorted transportation to appointments, and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/respite-care-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">respite care for family caregivers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> gives you a few hours back for work, rest or the tax forms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talk With Our Brampton Team<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the paperwork is under control but the hours are not, we would be glad to help. Together we can work out what a few visits a week, or a regular break for you, might involve. Explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">home care support in Brampton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and, for the tax rules, keep the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA&#8217;s Canada caregiver credit page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> handy. When you are ready to talk, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact our team<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or call us at (905) 671-4004.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comfort Keepers Home Care Brampton<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | 5 Brisdale Drive, Suite 202, Brampton, ON L7A 0S9 | (905) 671-4004<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About the Author<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This article was written by the Comfort Keepers Canada Editorial Team, which prepares plain-language guides for families arranging care at home and builds each one on official government sources. Brenda Rosati, Director of Operations and Owner of Comfort Keepers Brampton, reviewed the article for clarity and relevance to families arranging care at home. Tax information is based on the government sources cited below and should be confirmed with the CRA or a qualified tax professional for individual circumstances. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/about-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet our Brampton team<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">References<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada caregiver credit<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, September 14). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada caregiver amount for other infirm dependants age 18 or older<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (line 30450). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30425-caregiver-spouse-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, September 18). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada caregiver amount for spouse or common-law partner, or eligible dependant age 18 or older<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (line 30425). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30300-spouse-common-law-partner-amount.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spouse or common-law partner amount<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (line 30300). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30400-amount-eligible-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amount for an eligible dependant<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (line 30400). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30499-30500-canada-caregiver-infirm-children-under-18-years.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, September 14). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada caregiver amount for infirm children under 18 years of age<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (lines 30499 and 30500). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/frequently-asked-questions-individuals\/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, March 12). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indexation adjustment for personal income tax and benefit amounts<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/last-year.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, June 25). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last year tax rates and income brackets (2025)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/tax-rates-brackets\/current-year.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, June 25). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Current year tax rates and income brackets (2026)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/whats-new.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What&#8217;s new for 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/technical-information\/income-tax\/income-tax-folios-index\/series-1-individuals\/series-1-individuals-1\/income-tax-folio-s1-f4-c2-basic-personal-dependant-tax-credits.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2025, April 17). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, Basic Personal and Dependant Tax Credits (for 2017 and subsequent tax years)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.canada.ca\/2017\/docs\/tm-mf\/si-rs-en.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of Finance Canada. (2017, March 22). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Budget 2017: Tax Measures: Supplementary Information<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4064\/disability-related-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">RC4064 Disability-Related Information 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2025, September 16). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disability tax credit (DTC)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit\/how-apply-dtc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2025, November 28). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to apply: Disability tax credit form (DTC)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-31800-disability-amount-transferred-a-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Line 31800: Disability amount transferred from a dependant<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/5000-s5.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">5000-S5 Schedule 5: Amounts for Spouse or Common-Law Partner and Dependants (for all)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/taxes\/income-tax\/personal-income-tax\/after-you-file\/change-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Canada. (2026, September 4). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changing a tax return<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/important-dates-individuals\/filing-dates-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Filing due dates for the 2025 tax return<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/community-volunteer-income-tax-program\/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 27). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get your taxes done at a free tax clinic<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/contact-information.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, September 23). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lines 33099 and 33199: Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your tax return<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"23\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4065\/medical-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">RC4065 Medical Expenses 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-31285-home-accessibility-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, July 24). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home accessibility expenses<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (line 31285). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"25\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/tax-packages-years\/general-income-tax-benefit-package\/ontario\/5006-pc.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canada Revenue Agency. (2026, January 20). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario tax information for 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (5006-PC). Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"26\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2025\/fallstatement\/provisions.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Ministry of Finance. (2025, November 6). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 Fall Statement: Descriptions of the Tax Provisions Listed in the Taxation Transparency Report, 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Ontario.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"27\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-seniors-care-home-tax-credit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario. (2025, June 26). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Ontario.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/caregiving.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Employment and Social Development Canada. (2026, June 2). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">EI caregiving benefits<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"29\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/caregiving\/benefits-amounts.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Employment and Social Development Canada. (2026, March 16). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">EI caregiving benefits: How much you could get<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Canada.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"30\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/family-caregiver-leave\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario. (2026, February 5). <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your guide to the Employment Standards Act: Family caregiver leave<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Government of Ontario.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">H3: Can I Claim the Credit for More Than One Person?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, if each person meets the conditions. The CRA&#8217;s line 30450 page says you can claim the amount &#8220;for each dependant who meets all the conditions&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). A caregiver supporting both an infirm mother and an infirm aunt, for example, would work out a separate amount for each.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What If the Person I Care For Does Not File a Tax Return?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can still claim. If they did not file, the CRA lets you use an estimate of their net income (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Helping them file their own return, even if their income is low, gives you an exact figure to work from and makes the claim easier to support if the CRA asks questions later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does a Temporary Condition, Such as Recovery After Surgery, Count?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Usually not. The CRA states that &#8220;a temporary illness or injury is not considered to be an infirmity for the purpose of the Canada caregiver amount&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/line-30450-caregiver-infirm-dependant.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, line 30450 caregiver amount<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). If the effects last and become a long-term condition, the person may then qualify. In the meantime, support at home can make the weeks after a hospital stay or surgery easier, and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/transition-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">transition care in Brampton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is designed for that period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Can I Claim the Credit for 2026?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On your 2026 tax return, which you file in spring 2027. For the 2025 return, the deadline was April 30, 2026, or June 15, 2026 if you or your spouse were self-employed, with any balance owing still due April 30 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/important-dates-individuals\/filing-dates-tax-return.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA, filing due dates for the 2025 tax return<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Check the CRA&#8217;s due dates for the 2026 return before you file.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by the Comfort Keepers Canada Editorial Team | Editorial review by Brenda Rosati, Director of Operations and Owner, Comfort Keepers Brampton | Last reviewed: October 01 2026\u00a0 If you help a parent, spouse or other relative who relies on you because of a long-term physical or mental condition, which the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) 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