Stopping a tuition transfer from a dependent to a parent (form S11)

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This article details the process to stop a tuition transfer from a dependent to a parent.

For the Federal side:

1. On the parent's return that has the tuition transfer claim, navigate to the Dependent form.
2. At the bottom of the form under the section for Tuition and Education transfer from a dependent.
3. Override the tuition transfer amount to "$0" or to the amount that you would like the spouse to claim.
4. Sign-off on the changes.

For the Provincial side:

1. On the parent's return that has the tuition transfer claim, navigate to the relevant Provincial Credits form (eg: ONCredit, ABCredit, etc).
2. Scroll down to the section, Line 5848 and 5860 - Transfer from dependents.
3. Override the tuition transfer amount to $0 or to the amount that you would like the spouse to claim.
4. Sign-off on the changes.

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