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

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A medical oxygen concentrator next to an armchair by a window in a comfortable home setting
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
Healthcare professional reviewing medical documentation
Conditions7 min read

DTC for Cystic Fibrosis & Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis and chronic respiratory conditions can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category. Cystic Fibrosis in particular requires extensive daily therapy...

February 24, 2026Read
A child with Type 1 diabetes and their parent in a warm supportive home environment
Conditions7 min read

DTC for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Parent's Guide

Type 1 diabetes qualifies under CRA's life-sustaining therapy category when management requires 14+ hours per week. This guide explains how to document your child's insulin therapy time and maximize retroactive benefits.

February 24, 2026Read
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Guide3 min read

Life-Sustaining Therapy and the DTC: The 14-Hour Rule Explained

If you require therapy essential to sustain your life at least three times per week, totalling 14 or more hours including preparation and recovery, you may qualify for the DTC under the life-sustaining therapy category.

December 15, 2025Read
The Complete Guide to the Disability Tax Credit in Canada (2026)
Guide22 min read

The Complete Guide to the Disability Tax Credit in Canada (2026)

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.

August 12, 2025Read
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Conditions5 min read

Type 1 Diabetes and the DTC: Life-Sustaining Therapy

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most clearly qualifying conditions for the DTC under the life-sustaining therapy category. Here's how to ensure your application is approved.

May 14, 2025Read

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