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Expert articles, guides, and updates about the Disability Tax Credit, eligibility, and the application process.

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Guide9 min read

How Long Does the Disability Tax Credit Take? CRA Processing Timeline Explained

CRA typically takes 8 to 16 weeks to process a DTC application. This guide explains every stage of the process, what causes delays, and how to check your status.

March 20, 2026Read
Person experiencing chronic pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia
Conditions10 min read

Fibromyalgia and the Disability Tax Credit: Can You Qualify?

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.

March 20, 2026Read
Person managing anxiety and mental health challenges
Conditions9 min read

OCD and the Disability Tax Credit: What Canadians Need to Know

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.

March 20, 2026Read
Person experiencing fatigue and post-viral symptoms from long COVID
Conditions10 min read

Long COVID and the Disability Tax Credit: Can You Qualify in 2026?

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.

March 20, 2026Read
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Cumulative Mental Health Conditions

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...

March 17, 2026Read
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Ventilator Dependence, Immunodeficiency & Cancer Therapy

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....

March 16, 2026Read
Healthcare professional reviewing medical documentation
Conditions7 min read

DTC for Dialysis & Kidney Disease

Dialysis is one of the most clearly qualifying conditions under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category of the Disability Tax Credit. Hemodialysis typically requires three sessions per week of 3-5 hours...

March 15, 2026Read
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Type 1 Diabetes & Insulin Therapy

Type 1 Diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category. CRA requires that the therapy take at least 14 hours per...

March 14, 2026Read
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Speech & Language Disorders

CRA evaluates DTC eligibility for speaking based on whether a person can be understood by another person familiar with them, in a quiet setting. When a condition prevents reliable verbal...

March 13, 2026Read

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