A parent or have dependants

You can claim several tax credits and deductions for your children and other dependants you support. Check out the articles below for more information on these tax breaks.

Child and family benefits

Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

GST/HST tax credit

Life event: tax changes when you're expecting

Saving for your child's education

Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) (RC62)

Dependent expenses

Adoption expenses

Canada caregiver amount

Claiming an eligible dependant

Claiming your dependant's medical expenses (18 years and over)

Charitable donations

Childcare expenses

Dependant expenses

I paid spousal support or child support

I received spousal support or child support

Medical expenses

Transfers from a dependant

Disability amount transferred from a dependant

How do I claim my dependant’s unused tuition amounts?

Transferring the disability amount from a dependant other than your spouse