What is caregiver amount?

If, at any time during the year, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and one or more of your dependants lived, you may claim this credit for each dependant.

Family caregiver amount (FCA)

If you have a dependant with an impairment in physical or mental functions, you may be eligible to claim an additional amount of $2,058 for one or more of the following amounts: