CRA denies tax credit to B.C. divorced dad paying child and spousal support

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A judge recently ruled that as the taxpayer’s obligation to pay support remained in effect, the Tax Act precluded him from claiming the dependant credit.

Among the non-refundable credits individuals can claim on their personal tax return is the “amount for an eligible dependant,” formerly known as the “equivalent-to-spouse” amount. The credit is available to a taxpayer who does not have a spouse or partner, but who liv...

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