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Is a monetary donation to my unemployed spouse tax deductible

Posted 1 February 2017

FH says:
1 February 2017 at 11:13

My husband is 61 years old and unemployed, I support him while I am full time employed. Is this contribution tax deductible?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
1 February 2017 at 11:47

Unfortunately it is not tax deductible.
This would be a donation between spouses which would have no tax effect.

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