Disability Tax Credit allows Canadians with eligible conditions to significantly reduce their tax burden, both for the current year and retroactively for up to 10 years. This benefit applies to any Canadian with a mental or physical impairment that restricts their ability to perform one or more essential daily activities.
During the initial consultation, we’ll gather details about your disability, including its type, duration, and any physical or mental impairments. We’ll also consider the estimated costs of your medications and therapies. Using this information, we’ll perform a preliminary assessment to determine the strength of your case.
If we determine that you have a strong case for eligibility, we will ask you to sign the necessary consent forms. This step allows us to begin advocating for your application and move forward with the process.
At this stage, we work closely with government agencies, medical specialists, doctors, therapists, and others to build a strong foundation for your case. We continuously monitor your Disability Tax Credit application, address any issues promptly, and provide valuable insights into the process. These efforts are crucial to our successful approval record.
Once your application is approved, our job is complete, and you can receive your refund and benefits.
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:
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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.