Line 5817 - British Columbia
caregiver amount
You may be able to claim up to $4,556 for your spouse or common-law partner or an eligible relative who was dependent on you because of an impairment in physical or mental functions at any time in the year.
An eligible relative is one of the following:
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your (or your spouse's or common-law partner's) child or grandchild
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your (or your spouse's or common-law partner's) parent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew who was resident in Canada at any time in the year
Note
You cannot claim this amount for a person who was only visiting you.
Also, each dependant must meet all of the following conditions:
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They were 18 years of age or older.
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They had a net income in 2018 (line 236 of their return, or the amount it would be if they filed a return) of less than $19,975.
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They were dependent on you because of an impairment in physical or mental functions.
How to claim this amount
Complete the calculation for line 5817 using Worksheet BC428. If you are claiming this amount for more than one dependant, enter the total amount on line 5817.
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