Line 30425, 30450 and 30500: Canada caregiver amount

Line 30425: Canada caregiver amount for spouse or common-law partner, or eligible dependant age 18 or older

You have an amount on line 30425 if you're eligible for the Canada caregiver amount for your spouse/partner or an eligible dependant 18 years old or older.

The Canada Caregiver amount is calculated after the spouse or common-law partner amount (line 30300) or the eligible dependant amount (line 30400) is calculated, which ever applies.

Only one claim can be made for this amount. You cannot split this amount with another person.

TurboTax automatically claims the Canada caregiver credit for your spouse/partner when you indicate that they were dependant on you because of an impairment in mental or physical functions in the Introduction/Setting Up section of your return.

 

Line 30450: Canada caregiver amount for other infirm dependants age 18 or older

You have an amount on line 30450 if you're eligible for the Canada caregiver amount for an infirm dependant 18 years old or older, who has not already been claimed as an eligible dependant.

 

Line 30500: Canada caregiver amount for infirm children under 18 years of age

You have an amount on line 30500 if you're eligible for the Canada caregiver amount for an infirm dependant under 18 years of age.

 

To claim the Canada caregiver amount for an eligible dependant:
  1. Select X in the upper-right corner to close the Help window.
  2. In the upper-right corner of your screen, select Find.
  3. In the Find window, type Caregiver.
  4. Select Caregiver Tax Credit from the list, and select Go.
  5. Select the box for Canada Caregiver Amount (and any other boxes that apply), and then select Continue.
  6. Follow the instructions on your screen to enter information about the dependant you selected.

To claim the Canada caregiver amount on line 30425, double-click on line 30425 to open the Schedule 5 form.