Trying to be nice !!!

[Wonderwiper]

I only put the child's name on the receipt. I don't know that it matters....just makes it easier. Many parents shuffle expenses around on their taxes to get the best outcome. So Mom may physically write the cheque but Dad can claim it to lower his taxes etc. You can write a receipt on a napkin in lipstick for all RC cares, ha ha!

A parent does not actually need a physical receipt from you for tax purposes. It helps us and them keep organized but they can claim expenses without the receipt. If they get audited all they would have to prove is payments to you. Yet another reason why I don't understand the providers that don't give receipts!

[bright sparks]

I only put the child's name on the receipt. I don't know that it matters....just makes it easier. Many parents shuffle expenses around on their taxes to get the best outcome. So Mom may physically write the cheque but Dad can claim it to lower his taxes etc. You can write a receipt on a napkin in lipstick for all RC cares, ha ha!

A parent does not actually need a physical receipt from you for tax purposes. It helps us and them keep organized but they can claim expenses without the receipt. If they get audited all they would have to prove is payments to you. Yet another reason why I don't understand the providers that don't give receipts!

I appreciate that your husband is an accountant Wonderwiper but you absolutely do need a receipt for payment for daycare. I have had two daycare parents be audited over the years. One was about 5 years ago and the other was last year. The first parent was given specific instructions on what should be included and the other needed a copy of the receipt as she never kept hold of it in case she was audited. The receipt must have the parents name on it of who will use the expense to claim, the name of the child, the time period in question, amount paid and the name and address of service provider and location care was provided. As I said this has happened twice where the CRA were quite clear on what had to be on the year end receipt. I don't believe we need a year end receipt if we supply monthly or weekly receipts but those details must be included otherwise if you are audited then you will require a rectified replacement.