Frequently Asked Questions

The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities reduce their tax burden. It aims to offset some of the extra costs associated with a disability.

You can apply for the DTC if you have a severe and prolonged impairment in one or more of the following areas:

– Walking
– Mental functions
– Dressing
– Feeding
– Eliminating
– Hearing
– Speaking
– Vision
– Life-sustaining therapy

Eligibility is not based on your diagnosis, but on the functional limitations caused by your impairment. These limitations must be:

• Severe: meaning you cannot perform the activity, or it takes significantly longer than someone without the impairment
  Prolonged: lasting or expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months
• Please contact us to determine your eligibility

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The application process involves two steps:
Step One: We help you apply for the credit by filling out the necessary form on your behalf.
Step Two: Getting a medical practitioner to certify your impairment.

No, there is no minimum income requirement for the DTC.

We can help you determine if you are eligible based on the functional limitations caused by your impairment. Contact us for a free assessment.

A supporting family member can collect some of the DTC benefit under certain conditions.
This means you provide for the basic necessities of life (food, shelter, clothing) for the disabled person. You can be a spouse/common-law partner, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew of the disabled person.

The processing time for DTC applications can vary, but it typically takes 8 to 12 weeks.

Yes, you may be eligible to claim the credit for previous years, up to a maximum of 10 years back.

No, the DTC is not a one-time payment. If you remain eligible, you can claim it on your tax return every year.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will review your application. This may involve contacting your doctor for clarification.