+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Do children born this year figure in the (previous year's) tax return?

turb

Full Member
May 1, 2017
37
14
My wife and I moved to Canada last year (2019) while my child was born this year (2020). While filling up the tax return for 2019, am I supposed to consider my family status as of 2019 (self, spouse) or as of current date (self, spouse, child)? This will decide whether I'm supposed to fill in the dependents section, and other relevant credits. I feel it is the former, but just want to confirm with the forum.
 

canuck_in_uk

VIP Member
May 4, 2012
31,558
7,195
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06/12
My wife and I moved to Canada last year (2019) while my child was born this year (2020). While filling up the tax return for 2019, am I supposed to consider my family status as of 2019 (self, spouse) or as of current date (self, spouse, child)? This will decide whether I'm supposed to fill in the dependents section, and other relevant credits. I feel it is the former, but just want to confirm with the forum.
It is the family status in the actual tax year. You don't get credits for a child that wasn't born yet.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,538
20,358
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
IS there any way we can get exempted from tax due to Covid-19
No. Tax filing dates have been extended to June 1 for personal income tax. However you must still file and pay if you owe. There are no exemptions.