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cyrilzheng
January 11, 2022
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Question in regards to Household Income

  • January 11, 2022
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Hello,

 

I have a question in regards to household income.

I am a 28 year old living with my parents. I am employed and earn income.

 

Am I considered part of my parent's household or am I my own separate household?

 

I also work from home. Can I claim any home office expense such as my parent's property tax? Even though I pay it on their behalf.

 

Thanks

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    Surajth
    January 12, 2022

    We appreciate you choosing TurboTax,

     
    Household income is the total amount of money earned by each member of a household. Wages, salaries, investment returns, retirement accounts, and welfare payments are all sources of household income.
    In other words, if you live in the same house, all of your income will be considered household income.
     
    (To get more clarity on this matter, we strongly urge you to contact CRA using the link provided)

     

    You may visit the following TurboTax article to understand who has to file tax:

    TurboTax: Who Is Required to File an Income Tax Return?

     

    You can also visit the following link to see who can claim home office expenses

    CRA: Home office expenses for employees

    CRA: Frequently asked questions – Home office expenses for employees

     

    Please contact our phone support team or contact us directly on Facebook or Twitter if you require further assistance.

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