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The marriage or common-law relationship must be in good standing. The non-resident spouse must have earned less than the basic personal amount for the year. The taxpayer must have financially supported the non-resident spouse during the year and be able to provide proof if requested by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
If you sojourned in Canada for 183 days or more (the 183-day rule) in the tax year, do not have significant residential ties with Canada, and are not considered a resident of another country under the terms of a tax treaty between Canada and that country, see Deemed residents of Canada for the rules that apply to you.
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.
In certain situations, you can claim your nonresident alien spouse as a dependent if they have no gross income and aren't a US citizen or resident. This allows you to use the head of household status. However, your spouse must have an ITIN, and you must provide over half of their support.
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.
If you are eligible to receive the Canada child benefit (CCB), you will continue to receive it and any related provincial or territorial benefits that you are eligible for during your absence from Canada. However, you will have to file a return each year so that the CRA can calculate your CCB.
Declare non-residency on tax forms: On your Canadian tax return, you will indicate your non-resident status. Make sure to complete the sections specifically for non-residents, including providing your foreign address and information about your country of residence.