Is a monetary donation to my unemployed spouse tax deductible

By Alicia Human · Updated

FH

FH said:
1 February 2017 at 11:13

My husband is 61 years old and unemployed, I support him while I am full time employed. Is this contribution tax deductible?
TaxTim Alicia

TaxTim Alicia said:
1 February 2017 at 11:47

Unfortunately it is not tax deductible.
This would be a donation between spouses which would have no tax effect.