A spouse is not entered as a "dependent" in the dependents section; they are entered via the Personal Information section. Change your marital status to married/common-law and enter their net income. TurboTax will then automatically calculate spousal amounts (Line 30300) and link returns. Here is how to properly enter a spouse in TurboTax Canada: Use the "Personal Information" section: Do not use the "Dependants" section. Go to My Info or Personal Info in the menu. Update Marital Status: Indicate that you were married or in a common-law relationship on December 31, 2025. Enter Spouse's Details: Enter your spouse's name, SIN, and Net Income (Line 23600). How TurboTax Processes This: If your spouse’s net income is below the basic personal amount (approximately $16,129 in 2025), TurboTax will automatically calculate the spousal amount and transfer the information to Schedule 5 Who Can I Claim as a Dependant on my Tax Return?Spouse or common-law partner amount Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

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How does one enter a spouse as a dependent when there is no such option in the dependent information dropdown menu?

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April 15, 2026
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A spouse is not entered as a "dependent" in the dependents section; they are entered via the Personal Information section. Change your marital status to married/common-law and enter their net income. TurboTax will then automatically calculate spousal amounts (Line 30300) and link returns.

Here is how to properly enter a spouse in TurboTax Canada:

Use the "Personal Information" section: Do not use the "Dependants" section. Go to My Info or Personal Info in the menu.
Update Marital Status: Indicate that you were married or in a common-law relationship on December 31, 2025.
Enter Spouse's Details: Enter your spouse's name, SIN, and Net Income (Line 23600).
How TurboTax Processes This: If your spouse’s net income is below the basic personal amount (approximately $16,129 in 2025), TurboTax will automatically calculate the spousal amount and transfer the information to Schedule 5