What is the eligible dependant deduction?
Amount for an Eligible Dependant .You may be able to claim all or part of the $9,600 amount for an eligible dependant if, at any time in the year, you were single, divorced, separated or widowed, and at the same time you supported a relative. However, to qualify the relative you supported must meet ALL of the following requirements. The relative must have been: a resident of Canada (unless the relative is your child); living with you in the current tax year in a dwelling that you maintained; related to you by blood, marriage or adoption; and under 18 when you provided support.