So Revenue Canada has a stupid rule that you cannot file as "Separated" unless you live in separate residences. Or the residence you live in has separate living spaces. Separation date is Aug 7th, 2011. Filed married last year and got screwed tax wise. My next court date is May, so it's not going to change before then.
Two questions.
Has anyone had any luck filing their taxes as separated while still having the same address as their ex. Would sending in my divorce application make any difference to Revenue Canada. I'm tired of being screwed tax wise and not being able to claim any of the money I'm paying for daycare etc.
Should I change my address to be my current address and add "unit 2" or "apt 2". Our house does not have two kitchens and many of the items are still shared. I've heard that CRA almost always audits taxes once a separation occurs.
Another option is to change my address to my mom's house although I'm not sure what defines "residence" to CRA. I do not want to get myself into trouble, but feel I should be treated as Separated since I AM separated.
Thanks for your advice and feedback.
Two questions.
Has anyone had any luck filing their taxes as separated while still having the same address as their ex. Would sending in my divorce application make any difference to Revenue Canada. I'm tired of being screwed tax wise and not being able to claim any of the money I'm paying for daycare etc.
Should I change my address to be my current address and add "unit 2" or "apt 2". Our house does not have two kitchens and many of the items are still shared. I've heard that CRA almost always audits taxes once a separation occurs.
Another option is to change my address to my mom's house although I'm not sure what defines "residence" to CRA. I do not want to get myself into trouble, but feel I should be treated as Separated since I AM separated.
Thanks for your advice and feedback.
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