If you support a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical or mental impairment, then theCanada Caregiver Credit (CCC)may be available to you. This nonrefundable tax credit is designed to help caregivers with the costs and expenses of providing care to loved ones.
To see if you qualify for the CCC, and to determine the amounts you may be eligible to claim, visit theCRA: Canada Caregiver Creditwebpage. You'll need a copy of this information on-hand when preparing your return in TurboTax.
Follow the instructions below to claim the CCC:
Instructions for TurboTax Online
SelectFindfrom the menu and entercaregiver
SelectCaregiver Tax Creditfrom the search results, then selectGo
Select the applicable dependant, then selectEnter Credit Info
Check the box forCanada Caregiver Amount(and any other boxes that may apply), then selectContinue
Continue as prompted to complete your claim
Instructions for TurboTax CD/Download
SelectFindfrom the menu and entercaregiver
SelectCaregiver tax creditfrom the search results, then selectGo
Select the applicable dependant, then selectEnter Dependant Credits
Check the box forCaregiveramount(and any other boxes that may apply), then selectContinue