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Credits & deductions
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- Do I have to claim a donation in the year I made it?No. You can generally claim an eligible donation in the year you made it or any of the next five years. Keep the official receipt until you're ready to claim it.
- I had a baby, what kind of tax credits can I get?Congratulations! You can apply for the Canada child benefit when your baby arrives.
- How much should I contribute to my FHSA?While the answer is different for everyone, an FHSA is a very tax-advantageous savings account if you are planning on buying an eligible home in the next 15 years.
- How much should I contribute to my RRSP?The right amount depends on your income, budget, and what you're saving for. Compare an RRSP with a TFSA or FHSA, then check your room.
- Which medical receipts should I keep?Keep receipts for eligible medical expenses you paid out-of-pocket.
- How do I claim medical expenses on my tax return?Report eligible medical expenses you paid out of pocket. You can group receipts, and amounts from your slips are added automatically.
- What is an eligible dependant?A qualifying relative who lives with you and who you support—generally you cannot have a partner to claim this credit.
- Why doesn't entering something (like a donation or medical expense) impact my return?An expense might not change your refund because of a claim limit, a non-refundable credit, or an allocation to your partner.
- I can't use my tuition credits yet. Will I lose them?No. File a return for the year you paid tuition, even if you don't owe tax. Any tuition amount you can't use or transfer can carry forward to a future year.