Which partner should apply for the DTC?

[Ginny]

Sorry - short on time. I tried searching, and was wading through threads LOL but you guys are faster.

Should DH (primary breadwinner) file for it or me (full time SAHM)?

Thanks!

[Sleepless in London]

the what????

[Leigh]

it doesn't matter. it's transferable.

Normally suggested that the income earner with the higher income claims it. ( it's a tax write off).

[Leigh]

the what????

Disability Tax Certificate.

[strongmommy]

Yes - biggest income person claims it. It won't help your taxes but will help his.

Geo please let me know if you have any other questions - I owe you

[tansie]

Yup. Usually the bigger earner. I always let our software program “maximize who claims what“ and it's always DH.

It's a non-refundable tax credit, so it will only reduce the total amount of taxes that you owe. So, if for example the credit is equal to $1,100 and you only owe $800, you won't get a refund for $300. But, if DH owes $16,000 and has already paid a good chunk of that, it will likely increase his refund.

[sabb6canada]

The one who makes the most $$$$$ is what we have always done.