Personal
Can I write off Childcare Expenses in Canada?
YES (PERSONAL DEDUCTION)
Explanation
Childcare expenses are deductible on your personal tax return (not as a business expense) if incurred to allow you to work, run a business, or attend school. There are annual limits per child based on age, and the deduction must generally be claimed by the lower-income spouse.
💡 Pro Tip
Get receipts with the caregiver's SIN or business number. Eligible expenses include daycares, summer camps (up to weekly limits), and nannies.