In a shared custody situation, who gets to claim CCTB for the child?

Allan Madan, CA

Nov 12, 2013

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In a shared custody situation, you will receive monthly CCTB (Canada Child Tax Benefit) payments equal to 50% (or actual portion of time spent with child) of the amount you would have received if the child resided with you on a full-time basis. The parent currently claiming the CCTB will have to send a letter to the CRA explaining the shared custody situation and the portion of time the child spends with each parent (i.e. 60%-40% split).

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ALLAN MADAN

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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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