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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