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Canada Caregiver Credit
Canada Revenue Agency
A non-refundable tax credit for people supporting a spouse, partner or dependant with a physical or mental impairment.
- Value
- Not stated by source
- Intake
- Ongoing
- Last verified
- September 20, 2026
About the amount
Non-refundable, and the amount depends on your relationship to the dependant and their net income. For a spouse or common-law partner: $2,687 on line 30300 plus up to $8,601 on line 30425. For an eligible dependant 18 or older: $2,687 on line 30400 plus a further amount.
Documents you'll likely need
- Signed statement from a medical practitioner describing the impairment
- Records of the support you provided
Source
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.htmlCashRadar identifies potential matches. Final eligibility is determined by the program administrator. CashRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any provincial government.