{"id":1335,"date":"2025-12-27T20:36:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T20:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.truenorthtaxes.ca\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2025-12-27T20:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T20:36:54","slug":"line-23400-tax-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/line-23400-tax-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Line 23400 Tax Return\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n:root {\n    --primary-color: #4F46E5;\n    --secondary-color: #10B981;\n    --text-dark: #1F2937;\n    --text-light: #6B7280;\n    --bg-light: #F9FAFB;\n    --border-color: #E5E7EB;\n    --success-color: #059669;\n    --warning-color: #F59E0B;\n}\n\n.vftc-wrapper {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 20px;\n    color: var(--text-dark);\n}\n\n.vftc-hero {\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 40px 20px;\n    background: #4F46E5;\n   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12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .vftc-hero h1 {\n        font-size: 1.8em;\n    }\n    \n    .vftc-content {\n        padding: 24px;\n    }\n    \n    .vftc-features-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"vftc-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"vftc-hero\">\n        <h1>Line 23400 Tax Return Canada 2026<\/h1>\n        <p>Understanding net income before adjustments \u2014 the critical number that affects your benefits, credits, and clawbacks<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vftc-content\">\n        <p>If you&#8217;re filling out your tax return and your software keeps asking for &#8220;line 23400&#8221; from your spouse&#8217;s return, or you&#8217;re trying to figure out why this number matters for Old Age Security clawbacks, you&#8217;re in the right place. Line 23400 is one of those behind-the-scenes calculations that doesn&#8217;t get much attention until suddenly it becomes super important \u2014 especially if you&#8217;re dealing with government benefits, tax credits, or filing taxes as a couple. Let&#8217;s break down what this line actually means and why the CRA cares about it so much, eh?<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-highlight-box\">\n            <h3>\u26a1 Quick Answer<\/h3>\n            <p><strong>Line 23400 is your net income before adjustments<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s calculated by taking your total income (line 15000) and subtracting allowable deductions (line 23300). This number is used to determine eligibility for government benefits like Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and various tax credits. It appears on page 2 of your T1 General tax return and is a key threshold for benefit clawbacks. For 2025 tax year, line 23400 = line 15000 minus line 23300.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 7h6m0 10v-3m-3 3h.01M9 17h.01M9 14h.01M12 14h.01M15 11h.01M12 11h.01M9 11h.01M7 21h10a2 2 0 002-2V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            What Exactly Is Line 23400?\n        <\/h2>\n        \n        <p>Line 23400 represents your net income before certain adjustments \u2014 specifically before you account for social benefits repayment (line 23500). It&#8217;s an intermediate calculation on your way to determining your final <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/line-23600-tax-return\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">net income (line 23600)<\/a>. Think of it as a checkpoint number the CRA uses to figure out whether you&#8217;re eligible for various income-tested benefits and credits.<\/p>\n\n        <p>Here&#8217;s the math: <strong>Line 23400 = Line 15000 (total income) &#8211; Line 23300 (total deductions)<\/strong>. If you&#8217;ve claimed RRSP contributions, union dues, child care expenses, or moving expenses, those get subtracted from your total income to arrive at line 23400. What doesn&#8217;t get subtracted yet? Any repayment of Old Age Security or Employment Insurance benefits \u2014 those come off at line 23500.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8c-1.657 0-3 .895-3 2s1.343 2 3 2 3 .895 3 2-1.343 2-3 2m0-8c1.11 0 2.08.402 2.599 1M12 8V7m0 1v8m0 0v1m0-1c-1.11 0-2.08-.402-2.599-1M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            Why Line 23400 Matters (More Than You Think)\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>Most Canadians can ignore line 23400 most of the time, but there are specific situations where this number becomes critically important. The CRA uses line 23400 as a trigger point for several major benefit calculations and clawbacks:<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-features-grid\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8c-1.657 0-3 .895-3 2s1.343 2 3 2 3 .895 3 2-1.343 2-3 2m0-8c1.11 0 2.08.402 2.599 1M12 8V7m0 1v8m0 0v1m0-1c-1.11 0-2.08-.402-2.599-1M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Old Age Security Clawback<\/h4>\n                <p>If your line 23400 exceeds $90,997 (2024 threshold), you&#8217;ll start repaying OAS benefits. The higher your line 23400, the more gets clawed back \u2014 at about 15 cents per dollar over the threshold.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0zm6 3a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0zM7 10a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>EI Benefits Repayment<\/h4>\n                <p>If you received Employment Insurance and your line 23400 is over $79,000, you may need to repay a portion of your EI benefits. The repayment rate depends on your income level.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Spouse&#8217;s Provincial Credits<\/h4>\n                <p>Ontario&#8217;s Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) tax credit requires your spouse&#8217;s line 23400 to calculate eligibility properly. Other provinces use it for similar calculations.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 19v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2zm0 0V9a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2v10m-6 0a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2m0 0V5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2v14a2 2 0 01-2 2h-2a2 2 0 01-2-2z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Age Amount Credit Eligibility<\/h4>\n                <p>Canadians 65+ can claim the age amount credit, but it phases out starting when line 23400 exceeds a threshold (approximately $42,335 for 2024). Higher line 23400 means less credit.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 7h6m0 10v-3m-3 3h.01M9 17h.01M9 14h.01M12 14h.01M15 11h.01M12 11h.01M9 11h.01M7 21h10a2 2 0 002-2V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            How to Find Line 23400 on Your Tax Return\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>If you&#8217;re using tax software and it&#8217;s asking for your spouse&#8217;s line 23400, here&#8217;s where to find it. On the actual T1 General form, line 23400 appears on page 2 in the section calculating your net income. But if you&#8217;re using TurboTax, H&#038;R Block, or other tax software, you might need to dig a bit to see it.<\/p>\n\n        <p>Most tax software has a &#8220;Detailed Tax Summary&#8221; or &#8220;Forms View&#8221; option that shows all the T1 line numbers. Look for this option \u2014 it&#8217;s usually under a menu called &#8220;Review&#8221; or &#8220;Forms.&#8221; Once you access it, scroll down to the line 23400 entry. If your software shows line 23600 (net income) but you don&#8217;t see line 23400, here&#8217;s the trick: <strong>if there&#8217;s no amount on line 23500 (social benefits repayment), then line 23400 equals line 23600.<\/strong> They&#8217;re the same number when you haven&#8217;t repaid OAS or EI benefits.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-cta-box\">\n            <h3>Want to Calculate Your Exact Tax Liability?<\/h3>\n            <p>See how your net income affects your federal and provincial taxes<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/income-tax-calculator\/\" class=\"vftc-cta-button\">Use Our Tax Calculator<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            The Relationship Between Lines 23400, 23500, and 23600\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>Understanding how these three lines work together clears up a lot of confusion. Here&#8217;s the simple formula: <strong>Line 23600 = Line 23400 &#8211; Line 23500<\/strong>. Your net income before adjustments (23400) minus social benefits repayment (23500) equals your final net income (23600).<\/p>\n\n        <p>For most Canadians who don&#8217;t have OAS or EI clawbacks, line 23500 is zero, which means line 23400 and line 23600 are identical. This is why tax software sometimes seems to ask for the same number twice \u2014 it&#8217;s technically asking for different calculations that happen to result in the same amount when no repayment is required.<\/p>\n\n        <p>But if you&#8217;re in that income range where clawbacks kick in (especially common for retirees with pension income plus investment income), these three lines tell an important story. Line 23400 determines IF you owe a clawback. Line 23500 shows HOW MUCH you&#8217;re repaying. And line 23600 is what&#8217;s left after the repayment \u2014 your actual net income used for calculating credits and <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/tax-brackets-canada\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">tax brackets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 9v2m0 4h.01m-6.938 4h13.856c1.54 0 2.502-1.667 1.732-2.5L13.732 4c-.77-.833-1.964-.833-2.732 0L3.732 16.5c-.77.833.192 2.5 1.732 2.5z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            Strategies to Reduce Line 23400 (If You Need To)\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>For retirees facing OAS clawbacks or couples trying to maximize provincial credits, reducing line 23400 becomes a legitimate tax planning strategy. You can&#8217;t change your actual income, but you can make smart choices about how and when income is reported:<\/p>\n\n        <ul class=\"vftc-list\">\n            <li><strong>Maximize RRSP contributions:<\/strong> RRSP deductions reduce line 23300, which lowers line 23400. This strategy works until age 71.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Split pension income:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re 65+, you can split eligible pension income with your spouse, potentially keeping both spouses below clawback thresholds.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Be careful with dividends:<\/strong> Canadian dividends get &#8220;grossed up&#8221; before being added to income, artificially inflating line 23400 even though you didn&#8217;t receive the full grossed-up amount.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Consider return of capital investments:<\/strong> These distributions aren&#8217;t taxable income, so they don&#8217;t increase line 23400 while still providing cash flow.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Timing withdrawals strategically:<\/strong> If possible, delay RRSP\/RRIF withdrawals to years when other income is lower.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <p>The CRA watches line 23400 closely for these thresholds, so understanding what bumps this number up or down gives you more control over your tax situation. For detailed guidance on tax residency and how it affects your calculations, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/tax-residency-rules\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">tax residency rules<\/a> resource.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-cta-box\">\n            <h3>Check Your Assessment After Filing<\/h3>\n            <p>Your Notice of Assessment shows how the CRA calculated your line 23400 and any benefit impacts<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/notice-of-assessment\/\" class=\"vftc-cta-button\">Learn About NOAs<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vftc-faq-section\">\n        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Is line 23400 the same as net income?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Not quite. Line 23400 is your net income BEFORE adjustments, while line 23600 is your final net income. The difference is line 23500 (social benefits repayment). If you don&#8217;t have any OAS or EI clawbacks, then lines 23400 and 23600 will be identical. But technically, &#8220;net income&#8221; refers to line 23600.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Why does my tax software ask for my spouse&#8217;s line 23400?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Several provincial tax credits and benefits use your spouse&#8217;s line 23400 in their calculations. For example, Ontario&#8217;s CARE tax credit needs this information to determine eligibility and calculate the credit amount properly. The software needs this number even though it&#8217;s calculating YOUR tax return because household income affects certain credits.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                What if my line 23400 has no amount showing?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Tax software sometimes hides subtotal lines that equal other lines. If you can&#8217;t find line 23400 but you have line 23600 showing, and there&#8217;s no amount on line 23500, then use your line 23600 amount \u2014 they&#8217;re the same. You can also access the detailed T1 form view in your software to see all line numbers explicitly.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                At what income level does line 23400 trigger OAS clawback?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                For 2024, OAS clawback begins when line 23400 exceeds $90,997. The clawback rate is 15% of the excess, meaning you repay 15 cents for every dollar over the threshold. At approximately $148,451, your entire OAS benefit is clawed back. These thresholds are indexed annually for inflation.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Can I reduce line 23400 by making charitable donations?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                No. Charitable donations are non-refundable tax credits, not deductions. They reduce your taxes owing but don&#8217;t reduce your income. To lower line 23400, you need deductions that appear in the line 20700 to line 23200 section of your return, such as RRSP contributions, union dues, or child care expenses.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Does line 23400 include the grossed-up amount of dividends?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Yes, and this is important for retirement planning. Canadian dividends are grossed up (multiplied by 1.38 for eligible dividends or 1.15 for non-eligible dividends) before being added to your income. This inflates line 23400 even though you didn&#8217;t actually receive the grossed-up amount, which can trigger OAS clawbacks for retirees with significant dividend income.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                How is line 23400 different from taxable income?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Line 23400 is net income before adjustments, while taxable income (line 26000) is calculated by taking your net income (line 23600) and subtracting additional amounts like capital gains deductions, northern residents deductions, or loss carryforwards. Taxable income is what actually determines your tax bracket and taxes owing.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Where can I find line 23400 on my Notice of Assessment?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Your Notice of Assessment typically shows major lines like total income, net income (23600), and taxable income, but it might not explicitly show line 23400 unless there was a benefit calculation that required it. You can access the complete T1 summary in CRA My Account to see all line numbers including 23400.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Can line 23400 ever be higher than total income?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                No. Line 23400 is always equal to or less than your total income (line 15000) because it&#8217;s calculated by subtracting deductions. If line 15000 minus line 23300 results in a negative number, line 23400 is entered as zero, and you may have a non-capital loss to calculate on Form T1A.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Do I need to report line 23400 separately anywhere?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Line 23400 is automatically calculated on your T1 General tax return \u2014 it&#8217;s not something you report separately. 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