Can I claim the spousal/common-law partner amount?
Allan Madan, CA
You can only claim it if you were supporting your partner during the year and if the partner’s net income for the year is below $11,038 (2013). If you are also claiming the family caregiver amount, then the partner’s net income has to be below $13,078 (2013).
If you and your partner ended your relationship during the year, then you can claim an amount based only on your partner’s net income until the separation. As well, you can only claim the spousal/common-law partner amount in the tax year if your partner is NOT claiming it in the year as well.
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Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.
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