Section 7 expense tracker

Keep a dated record of candidate child-related expenses, receipts, reimbursements, tax adjustments and payments. Use this printable sheet or the downloadable CSV. Expense eligibility and the appropriate parental income shares depend on the relevant law and facts; this sheet does not determine them.

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Important: The calculator uses annual totals. Do not deduct an insurance reimbursement, child contribution or tax benefit twice. Retain evidence; never put sensitive personal details in a shared file without consent.

Blank expense ledger — amounts in Canadian dollars
Date	Expense category	Description / receipt ref.	Gross cost ($)	Insurance / subsidies ($)	Other applicable reduction ($)	Paid by / payment date	Notes

Expense categories used in the calculator

Possible child-care costs for eligibility review; the child's portion of medical/dental insurance; other health-related expenses; extraordinary education or special programs; post-secondary education; extraordinary extracurricular activities. These are categories for recording candidates, not a conclusion that any particular expense qualifies.

Source and limitations

Federal Child Support Guidelines, section 7 ↗. Check the relevant legislation, current rules, orders and written agreements. This tracker is not a court-approved form or legal advice.