Separation in the year - How to enter information

If you are separated from your spouse or common-law partner in the tax year and did not reconcile with them on December 31, use only the net income from all sources earned before separation.

Note: Only one spouse or common-law partner can claim an amount on line 30300 of Step 5 of the federal return.

1. On the "Left-side menu of the Interview tab", under "Identification", you must answer the question, "Did your marital status changed in 2019 (including separated for less than 90 days)?"

2. On the page entitled "Change of marital status during the year", please enter your change of marital status in the drop-down menu on the right, as well as the date of the change.

3. On the page "Information about your ex-spouse" page, please enter the relevant information.

4. For the line "Net federal income of your spouse or common-law partner before the separation (line 23600 of his or her return)", enter the amount earned before separation.

For more information, please consult the following link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-303-spouse-common-law-partner-amount.html

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