Do you provide care to someone 18 or over with a mental or physical impairment who needs help with a basic activity of daily living? Do you care for and live with a relative age 70 or over? We've got answers to your questions.
If the person is 18 or over and has an impairment:
If the person is a relative (other than your spouse) age 70 or over and has no impairment:
No. If the person is 18 or over, has a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions and needs help with a basic activity of daily living, you may be eligible for the credit even if you’re not related to them. However, you will need a Certificate of Ongoing Assistance (TP-1029.AN.A-V) confirming that you have been designated to provide ongoing assistance to the care receiver.
If you live with the person:
If you do not live with the person:
Most of them! Fees for medical and dental services, prescription drugs, premiums under the Québec prescription drug insurance plan or a private insurance plan, and prescribed devices and equipment are all eligible.
If you paid travel, lodging or moving expenses to get medical care not available in your area, you may also be able to claim the amount for expenses for medical care not available in your area.
Tax credits for caregivers