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  1. Either Richard or Pauline can claim this amount on line 33099 of their tax return (Step 5 – Federal tax). Since Rob is over 18, his medical expenses should be claimed on line 33199. Pauline’s net income (on line 23600 of her return) is $32,000. She calculates 3% of that amount, which is $960.

  2. You made a claim for medical expenses on line 33200 of your tax return (Step 5 – Federal tax) or for the disability supports deduction on line 21500 of your tax return. You were resident in Canada throughout 2023. You were 18 years of age or older at the end of 2023. You must also meet the criteria related to income.

  3. Generally, individuals can claim the total eligible medical expenses minus the lesser of $2,352 or 3% of their net income. This means that if your net income is $80,000, the amount eligible for deduction would be the total medical expenses minus the lesser of 3% of $80,000 ($2,400) or $2,352, whichever is lower.

    • Medical Expenses for Former Spouse or Common-Law Partner. According to Folio S1-F1-C1 Medical Expense Tax Credit paragraph 1.10: If a medical expense was incurred in one year on behalf of a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant, but is not paid until the following year at a time when such person is no longer a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant of the individual, the expense can nevertheless qualify in the year of payment since the person referred to is only required to have been a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant, at the time the expense was incurred.
    • What if Both Spouse and Common-Law Partner? It is possible that an individual could have a spouse and a common-law partner at the same time, for instance if the spouse is an invalid in a nursing home.
    • 12 Month Time Period for Medical Expenses. Medical expenses can be claimed if they were paid within any 12 month period ending in the current tax year, and not claimed in the prior tax year.
    • Medical Expenses for a Deceased Person. When medical expenses are being claimed for a deceased person (either dependent or other eligible dependent), they may be claimed if they were paid within any 24 month period including the date of the person's death (and not claimed in a prior year).
  4. Feb 8, 2022 · You can claim eligible medical expenses on your return if the expenses were: Paid by you or your spouse (common-law partners included). Paid in any 12-month period ending in 2021. Not claimed by you or by anyone else in 2020. You can also claim all amounts paid, even if they weren’t paid in Canada. You can claim medical expenses for any 12 ...

  5. Oct 20, 2023 · Moreover, section 118.2 (1) sets the threshold for claiming an individual’s medical expense. An individual taxpayer can only claim medical expenses if the medical expenses exceed the lesser amount of 3% of the individual’s net income reported on his or her tax return or $2,635 in 2023 ($2,479 for 2022).

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  7. Aug 30, 2016 · The medical expense tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit that is applied to reduce the taxes of an individual. As a non-refundable credit, it can reduce your taxes to zero. If your medical expenses are high in relation to your income, you may also qualify for a partial refund. Many different expenses qualify for the credit.