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In the case of a married or common-law couple, which spouse should claim the medical expenses?

April 26, 2017Case claim common-law Couple expenses married medical spouse

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In the case of a married or common-law couple, which spouse should claim the medical expenses?

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Usually it is more advantageous for the spouse with the lower net income to claim the medical expenses because the claim is reduced by 3% of one’s net income. Because of this 3% reduction, the higher the net income, the lower the net claim for medical expenses will be.