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Federal (Canada)Tax credits
Amount for an Eligible Dependant
A tax credit for a single person who supports a dependant — often a single parent claiming for a child. It works like a second basic personal amount.
Estimated value
Claim up to $16,129 — about $2,258/year off your federal tax
Who qualifies
- You must be single, separated, divorced, or widowed at some point in the year and have supported a dependant (often a child) who lived with you.
- You cannot claim it if you were living with and supported by a spouse or common-law partner.
How to apply
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Claim on line 30400
Claim the amount for an eligible dependant on your tax return. Only one person can claim per dependant.
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Documents you will need
- Your tax return
How often it is paid
Annual tax credit
Good to know
- The amount is reduced by the dependant's net income, and only one person can claim per dependant.
Often applied for together
Last verified: September 1, 2026