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claiming for raising grandkids

Posted 8 July 2016

Louie said:
8 July 2016 at 9:15

We are raising our grandchildren can we we claim

TaxTim Alicia said:
8 July 2016 at 9:16

Unfortunately not, this a personal expense which is not deductible for tax purposes.

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