Expert articles, guides, and updates about the Disability Tax Credit, eligibility, and the application process.
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...
CRA evaluates DTC eligibility for vision based on specific measurable criteria: visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in the better eye with correction, or a field of vision of less than 20 degrees....
CRA evaluates DTC eligibility for hearing based on whether a person can hear well enough to understand spoken conversation in a quiet setting, even with the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants....
CRA evaluates DTC eligibility for feeding based on whether a person can independently prepare food for ingestion — such as cutting food or opening containers — and physically bring food and drink to...
The ability to dress oneself is one of the basic activities of daily living that CRA evaluates for DTC eligibility. When a condition causes a person to require daily assistance with dressing, need...
The T2201 is the form CRA uses to assess DTC eligibility. This step-by-step guide explains every section, who can complete it, and how to avoid the mistakes that cause most denials.
The difference between a marked restriction and a significant limitation determines whether you qualify for the DTC on your own or need to apply under cumulative effects. Here's what CRA requires.
CRA uses a functional-impact-first model to assess DTC eligibility. This guide explains the exact criteria, thresholds, and assessment process CRA follows.
The Disability Tax Credit is one of Canada's most significant financial supports for people with disabilities — yet fewer than half of those who qualify ever apply. This comprehensive guide covers all 10 CRA functional categories, the application process, retroactive claims, appeals, and every downstream benefit the DTC unlocks.
