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The Caregiver Tax Credit is available to your daughter if she (alone or jointly) provided home care for you, provided you are 65 or older. If your daughter doesn’t live with you, she may be able to deduct the expenses as Medical Expenses…
Read article If my daughter paid for my medical expenses, can she deduct these for her tax return?↗Are you providing caregiving assistance to your parent? If you are, you may be eligible for a tax credit. Scenario 1: You and your parent live under the same roof- they are on a limited income and you provide assistance with: grocery…
Read article Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Caregiver Tax Credit (CTC), Do I Qualify?↗When we were teenagers and our parents allowed us to take the car, they worried about us and didn’t go to sleep until they heard the garage door open and the front door close. Now, some 30, 40 or 50 years later, the tables have turned and…
Read article I am worried about my mother’s driving abilities. She seems to be forgetful and I am worried she is no longer safe to drive. What can I do?↗Yes, the Canadian Government offers several programs to help Seniors through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence Program (HASI) This program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor…
Read article Are there government programs to help pay for safety and accessibility home renovations?↗The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by…
Read article Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-Disabilities)↗