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February 20, 2024
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My son lives with a room mate. He works and his room mate is a student. Can they both claim their portion of the rent, and if not who is better off claiming it?

  • February 20, 2024
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    TurboTaxSusan
    February 20, 2024

    Which province are you in?

    leannekAuthor
    February 21, 2024

    He lives in Manitoba

    TurboTaxSusan
    February 21, 2024

    As per the Manitoba government:

     

    Where a rental unit is occupied in a shared accommodation arrangement, only one
    person may claim the Tax Credit. The lease or rental agreement must include the name
    of the person claiming the tax credit. Furthermore, if one tenant in a dwelling unit has
    received RentAid benefits from the Department of Family Services and Labour, only that
    tenants can claim the Tax Credit. A tenant is not eligible for the Education Property Tax
    Credit if the rental unit is in a single dwelling home occupied by the owner.