Tax credit for home-support services for seniors

You may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for expenses related to home-support services. There is an annual ceiling of $15,000 on expenses that may be taken into account for the purposes of the tax credit. The maximum tax credit, in the form of a reduction in the cost of services, is therefore $3,750 (that is, 25% of $15,000).

When two (or more) persons share a dwelling, each can claim up to $3,750 for the expenses he or she incurred.

Tax credit for medical expenses

Certain expenses, such as nursing services provided by an attendant for persons with a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment, give entitlement to the tax credit for home-support services for seniors and the tax credit for medical expenses.

However, if you receive the tax credit for home-support services for seniors, you cannot claim the tax credit for medical expenses with respect to the same services. Which credit represents the better choice? That will depend on your situation.

For more information, consult the brochure Medical Expenses (IN-130-V) or the brochure The Tax Credit for Home-Support Services for Seniors (IN-102-V).

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