Claiming dependants credits

To claim dependant credits, you must first enter the person as a dependant in the Introduction section of the interview. Then claim the dependant credits in the Deductions section of the interview.

If you plan to claim different credits for different dependants, enter all applicable credits for one dependant first. Then you can return to this screen and choose another dependant.

  1. Click INTRODUCTION in the left-side menu.
  2. Click Continue until you reach the Dependants Information screen.

    Using the Dependant Information screen

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