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Did you miss the child care expenses deduction?

RefundSift checks your Canada tax situation for the child care expenses deduction. Here is what it is, in plain language, with links to the official CRA pages.

Who qualifies

• You (or another person) paid someone to look after an eligible child so you could work, go to school, or do research under a grant.

How much

It is a deduction from income (line 21400, Form T778), so the tax saved depends on your tax rate. Limits per child apply; see CRA.

How far back you can claim

You can ask CRA to change a past return online or with Form T1-ADJ; CRA says a refund cannot be issued for an adjustment request made more than 10 calendar years after the end of the tax year.

Official sources

• Line 21400 – Child care expenses (CRA)
• Form T778 (CRA)
• Changing a tax return (CRA)

Not tax advice. This page is general information based on the official sources above, which can change. Rules and amounts depend on your full situation and the tax year. Check the official source or a qualified professional before you claim.