# Claiming caregiver amount for spouse

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**Created:** [March 23, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/claiming-caregiver-amount-for-spouse/8129 "2024-03-23T12:19:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 23, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/claiming-caregiver-amount-for-spouse/8129/1 "2024-03-23T12:19:05Z")

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I can’t seem to find any clear cut answers on what infirmities would allow a person to claim the caregiver amount for their spouse.

In this case the spouse doesn’t have a DTC, but they were approved for and collecting CPP disability. Is the CPP disability enough to claim the caregiver amount?

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**Post date:** [March 23, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/claiming-caregiver-amount-for-spouse/8129/2 "2024-03-23T13:16:47Z")

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You can claim the caregiver allowance in Canada if, **at any time during the tax year, you provide support to your spouse or common-law partner who has an impairment in physical or mental functions**.

Assuming you could use the credits, suggest the individual check with an authorized medical practitioner if they are also eligible for the disability tax credit. Note: If there is a charge to prepare the form, the cost is considered a medical expense because it related to income tax.

Based on my clientel, the disability tax credit is easier to get than the CPP disability benefit.

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**Author:** ![Nezzer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.protaxcommunity.com/nezzer/32/3845_2.png) [@Nezzer](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/u/Nezzer)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.protaxcommunity.com/t/claiming-caregiver-amount-for-spouse/8129/3 "2024-03-24T21:58:36Z")

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See CRA’s instructions per the link below. Seems pretty “clear cut” to me…?

> **[Canada caregiver credit - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/canada-caregiver-amount.html)**
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> Information for individuals about the Canada caregiver amount which reduces your federal tax.