TAX CREDIT FOR HOME-SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS - CHANGE OF HOUSINGIf you left your own house or dwelling to move to a senior's residence, you may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for expenses related to home-support services, provided you meet both of the following conditions:
a) you resided in Quebec on December 31st of the tax year.
b) You were at least 70 years old on December 31st of the tax year.If you reached the age of 70 in the tax year, you could claim the tax credit only for the expenses incurred from the time you turned 70.
To claim this tax credit, follow the steps below:
1- On the left-side menu of the " Interview " tab of the family head's file, select the "Senior home support" section, even if the family head is aged under 70.
2- In the "Senior home support" section, on the right-hand side of the screen, several choices are available to you. You must choose the option that applies to your situation.
3. If you left your residence, you should choose "You lived in own house" or " You lived in an apartment building" or "You lived in a condominium".
4. Answer the questions listed in your first option, then enter the information relevant to the situation.
5. If you moved into a senior residence, select the option "You lived in a senior's residence".
6. Complete this page depending on the details shown on your lease in respect to the services provided by your residence and depending on your situation.
This amount is reported on line 458 of the Quebec return
You will notice that when the family head is aged under 70, the Quebec Schedule J is generated in the file of the person claiming the tax credit for home support for seniors.
You have probably sent to the government a copy of your lease to receive a monthly advance payment. If so, you should have received an RL-19 slip with an amount showing on Box D. To enter the amount from the RL-19 slip, follow these steps:
1. On the left-side menu of the " Interview " tab, choose the line "Other information slips".
2. On the page that appears to your right, click on the plus « + » icon to the right of the line "RL-19 - Advanced payments" and complete the new page that has been generated according to the information on the RL-19 slip you have received.
For more information, please consult the following link:
https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/online-services/forms-and-publications/current-details/in-151-v/
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