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

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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
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Epilepsy and seizure disorders can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit when they cause a marked restriction in mental functions necessary for everyday life. CRA evaluates not just the seizures...

February 24, 2026Read
ADHD in children DTC guide for parents
Conditions7 min read

DTC for Children with ADHD: A Parent's Guide to the Disability Tax Credit

ADHD is one of the most common qualifying conditions for the DTC in children. This guide explains how CRA evaluates ADHD in children, what your paediatrician needs to document, and the combined benefits your family may be entitled to.

February 24, 2026Read
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Conditions7 min read

DTC for Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide to the Disability Tax Credit

Autism spectrum disorder qualifies under multiple CRA functional categories — mental functions, speaking, feeding, and cumulative effects. This guide explains how to build the strongest possible DTC application for your child with ASD.

February 24, 2026Read
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Conditions3 min read

PTSD and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide

PTSD is one of the most common conditions qualifying for the DTC under mental functions. Learn what CRA evaluates and how to build a strong application.

January 20, 2026Read
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Guide3 min read

Mental Functions and the DTC: What CRA Evaluates

Mental functions necessary for everyday life is the most commonly claimed DTC category. Learn exactly what CRA evaluates and how conditions like ADHD, depression, and autism can qualify.

January 8, 2026Read
Bipolar Disorder and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide
Conditions3 min read

Bipolar Disorder and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide

Bipolar Disorder is one of the most common conditions qualifying for the DTC under mental functions. Learn what CRA evaluates and how to build a strong application.

July 18, 2025Read
Anxiety and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide
Conditions3 min read

Anxiety and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide

Anxiety is one of the most common conditions qualifying for the DTC under mental functions. Learn what CRA evaluates and how to build a strong application.

July 5, 2025Read
ADHD and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide
Conditions3 min read

ADHD and the Disability Tax Credit: A Complete Guide

ADHD is one of the most common conditions qualifying for the DTC under mental functions. Learn what CRA evaluates and how to build a strong application.

June 22, 2025Read

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