Yes if your common-law spouse meets the requirements below, you can claim them. According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) your marital status for tax purposes can be: Married means that you have a spouse. This term only applies to a person you are legally married to.Living common-law means that you are living in a conjugal relationship with a person who is not your married spouse, and at least one of the following conditions applies:This person has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous monthsThis person is the parent of your child by birth or adoptionThis person has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on them for supportFor more information, visit Marital status Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

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Can I claim my mexican common law spouse?

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Yes if your common-law spouse meets the requirements below, you can claim them.

According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) your marital status for tax purposes can be:

Married means that you have a spouse. This term only applies to a person you are legally married to.

Living common-law means that you are living in a conjugal relationship with a person who is not your married spouse, and at least one of the following conditions applies:

This person has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months
This person is the parent of your child by birth or adoption
This person has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on them for support

For more information, visit Marital status

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.