CCTB for Child Outside Canada

Daily Life
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Hello all,

I am a Canadian Citizen separated from my ex-wife who is currently living in Ontario,Canada. I am not living in Canada and thereby not filing taxes to CCRA, Canada. My ex-wife is still resident in Canada and filing her taxes with CCRA Canada. Our Son is living outside Canada.

Can my ex-wife apply for CCTB though our son is not living in Canada? Unfortunately she is not working and on Canada Social benefits.

Please suggest.

Thanks

JG

Jay

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The short answer is no. The child would have to be living with your wife in order to qualify for CCTB. See: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/fq_qlfyng-eng.html#q4