I was unemployed for most part of last year (aren't we all are???) and have very low income for 2002. However, I had a large bill of medical expenses for my wife and daughter (more than $3000 - since I was not covered by any medical plan). Initially I purchased medicines from Canada, but when the bills started rising, I got them from India thru friends/relations of mine. These were all prescription medicines. I have two questions:

1. Can I claim the Indian bills as my medical expenses bills for my credit? Or only Canadian bills can be claimed?

2. Is there any way I can get some of it (or all - but no govt or insurance company gives back everything) being refunded by the government (something like GST refund, CCTB refund - those two are also primary liability of the taxpayer but the govt still gives a refund, isn't it?)

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Chandresh

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Been more than 30 months since I posted this and never got any response. Hense trying again.

Or is it that all CDs are as 'unknowledgeable' as I?

Chandresh

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Chandresh

Advice is free – lessons I charge for!!

Sorry to disappoint you. I have no direct clue about this but a friend of mine (does tax filing) has asked me to save all my Medical bills to save some tax. I'm planning to get in touch with him with your questions.

I've sent you a PM on a different note, Could you please confirm if you've recieved that.

- JRF.

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