FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can I avoid taxes on caregiving costs?

The rules differ depending on an individual’s specific circumstance. In some cases, you may be eligible to recover all or a portion of care-giving costs.

To see if you can claim attendant care expenses, click here.

To see which attendant care expenses you can claim as medical expenses, click here.

The Canada Revenue Agency has policies and information relative to amounts paid for full-time care. There are also provisions for mental or physical infirmity (if the person is likely to be dependent on others for his or her personal needs), and care for the long-term when the need for a full-time attendant has been certified in a letter from a medical practitioner. To read these rules, click here.

In some cases, the 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) may be entirely avoidable. To determine if you qualify, click here.