Expert articles, guides, and updates about the Disability Tax Credit, eligibility, and the application process.
The Disability Tax Credit is available to seniors 65 and older, but the interaction with the Age Amount, OAS, and pension income creates unique planning considerations. This guide explains everything seniors need to know.
The DTC Child Supplement provides an additional federal credit of up to $5,500 per year for children under 18 with an approved DTC. This guide explains the supplement, the Child Disability Benefit, and how to maximize both.
Fibromyalgia is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions in DTC applications. This guide explains how fibromyalgia can qualify, what your doctor needs to document, and why many applications are denied — and how to fix that.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit if it causes a marked restriction in mental functions necessary for everyday life. This guide explains CRA's criteria, what your doctor needs to document, and why many OCD applications are denied.
Post-COVID condition (long COVID) is now recognized as a qualifying basis for the Disability Tax Credit in Canada. This guide explains which symptoms qualify, how to document them for CRA, and why many long COVID applications are denied.
Many Canadians who support a family member with a disability are entitled to both the Canada Caregiver Amount and the Disability Tax Credit. This guide explains both credits, how they interact, and how to maximize them together.
The Canada Disability Benefit began payments in July 2025 and is now in full operation. The only way to qualify is through an approved Disability Tax Credit. This guide explains the CDB amounts, income thresholds, and how to apply.
Many Canadians have two or more mental health conditions that individually might not meet CRA's threshold for a marked restriction, but together cause a significant cumulative impact on daily...
Ventilator dependence, immunodeficiency requiring monitored therapy, and certain active cancer treatment regimens can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category....
