If you are supporting one or more individuals, you may be eligible to claim tax credits for them. Not only can you claim credits for your spouse or common-law partner, children or certain other relatives living with you, you may also be eligible to receive a transfer of any unused credits they have on their 2001 personal income tax returns. Since items such as donations and medical expenses can be claimed on a family basis, file your entire family’s tax returns at the same time so that you can receive the maximum tax savings.
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