What is the Schedule 5 tax form used for?

You use the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Schedule 5 when you want to claim the amounts for spouse or common-Law partner as well as amounts for your dependants.

If you are claiming amounts for your dependants, you’ll need to enter some information about them on the schedule as well.

What amounts can I claim?

There are many different amounts listed on Schedule 5. Consult the T1 General Guide to see if you are eligible for them.

  • Spouse or common-law partner amount (claim on line 303 on Schedule 1).
  • Canada Caregiver amount for a spouse or common law partner or eligible dependant (claim on line 304 on Schedule 1).
  • Amount for an eligible dependant (claim on line 305 on Schedule 1).
  • Canada caregiver amount for other infirm dependants age 18 or older (claim on line 307 on Schedule 1).

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