As a Canadian taxpayer, the maximum amount you can claim is: $8,000 for each child under 7 years of age at the end of the year. $5,000 for each child between 7 and 16 years of age. $11,000 for each child who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit.
In certain limited circumstances, you may be able to claim an amount for certain dependants who live outside Canada if they depended on you for support. For more information, see Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, Basic Personal and Dependant Tax Credits.
Include Income: Report the income listed on the 1042-S form on your Canadian tax return. This is typically done on Line 10100 (Total Income) of the T1 General form. Convert Currency: Convert the U.S. dollar amounts to Canadian dollars using the exchange rate for the year in which you received the income.
Unlike some countries with centralized tax refund schemes for tourists, Canada does not have a national tax refund program for international visitors.
If the eligible dependant is under 18 years of age at the end of the year, you may claim either: $2,616 on line 30500 of your return for each eligible dependant who is your (or your spouse's or common-law partner's) child.
Completing your tax return Complete Form T2209, Federal Foreign Tax Credits, and enter the amount from line 12 on line 40500 of your return. Complete Form 428 for your province or territory of residence to calculate the provincial or territorial foreign tax credit that you may be entitled to.
Completing your tax return Complete Form T2209, Federal Foreign Tax Credits, and enter the amount from line 12 on line 40500 of your return. Complete Form 428 for your province or territory of residence to calculate the provincial or territorial foreign tax credit that you may be entitled to.
Your parent or grandparent. your child, grandchild, brother, or sister under 18 years of age. your child, grandchild, brother, or sister 18 years of age or older with an impairment in physical or mental functions.
In certain limited circumstances, you may be able to claim an amount for certain dependants who live outside Canada if they depended on you for support. For more information, see Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C2, Basic Personal and Dependant Tax Credits.
Claiming the Canada caregiver amount for spouse or common-law partner, or eligible dependant age 18 or older. You may be entitled to claim an amount of $2,616 in the calculation of line 30300 if your spouse or common-law partner has an impairment in physical or mental functions.