Closed
Source verified August 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,687 - $ 8,601
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Individuals who support a spouse or common-law partner with a mental or physical infirmity.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Canada caregiver credit is a non-refundable tax credit for individuals supporting a spouse or dependant with a mental or physical infirmity. It helps cover caregiving support claimed through tax return lines such as 30300, 30400, 30425, 30450, and 30500, with amounts up to $8,601 depending on the situation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,601 $
- Minimum amount : 2,687 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Schedule 5 – Amounts for Spouse or Common-Law Partner and Dependants
- Signed statement from a medical practitioner, if requested
- Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, if applicable
- Supporting income slips for a non-filing spouse or common-law partner, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who support a spouse or common-law partner with a mental or physical infirmity.
- Individuals who support one or more dependants because of a mental or physical infirmity.
Who is not eligible
- People claiming the same dependant under another eligible caregiver line
- People who do not support a dependant with a mental or physical infirmity
- People claiming certain dependant amounts that cannot be combined for the same person
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, unless the dependant is your (or your spouse's or common-law partner's) child or grandchild.
How to apply
- Step 1: Determine the correct claim line
- Identify whether the claim applies to a spouse, eligible dependant, other dependant, or infirm child.
- Confirm the dependant’s net income and caregiving situation.
- Step 2: Complete the required schedule
- Fill out Schedule 5 to calculate the claim amount.
- Use Schedule 2 if transferring amounts from a spouse or common-law partner applies.
- Step 3: File the tax return
- Enter the calculated amount on the applicable line of the return.
- Attach the schedule to a paper return, if filing on paper.
- Step 4: Keep supporting records
- Keep medical and income records in case the CRA requests them later.
- Provide additional documents only if the CRA asks for them.
Processing and Agreement
- When you file your tax return, do not send any documents.
- Keep your records in case the CRA asks for them later.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada caregiver credit Program
What is the Canada caregiver credit?
The Canada caregiver credit is a non-refundable tax credit for individuals supporting a spouse or dependant with a mental or physical infirmity. It helps cover caregiving support claimed through tax return lines such as 30300, 30400, 30425, 30450, and 30500, with amounts up to $8,601 depending on the situation.
How much funding can be received?
Canada caregiver credit Funds up to $8,601 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada caregiver credit program?
To be eligible for the Canada caregiver credit program, you must:
You support a spouse or common-law partner with a mental or physical infirmity.
You support one or more dependants because of a mental or physical infirmity.
A dependant regularly and consistently relies on you for basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter and clothing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada caregiver credit?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the Canada caregiver credit available?
The Canada caregiver credit program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada caregiver credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada caregiver credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada caregiver credit?
Canada caregiver credit is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)