Links for Tax Credits and Programs
Canadian Disability Tax Credit
A program from the Government of Canada
From their website: "The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay."
For mental functions (e.g., psychological conditions, such as autism and ADHD), psychologists and medical doctors can complete Part B of the form.
You can send in a paper copy or submit digitally through CRA
Website: Click here
Canadian Disability Tax Benefit
A program from the Government of Canada
If you receive the DTC (above), check your eligibility for the Disability Tax Benefit
From their website: "The Canada Disability Benefit provides direct financial support to people with disabilities who are between 18 and 64 years old. The program is administered by Service Canada."
Website: Click here
Support with your Application for the Disability Tax Credit
Disability Alliance BC has developed a web tool to help Canadians apply for the DTC (above)
Disability Alliance BC has developed a web tool to help Canadians apply for the DTC (above)
From their website: "My DTC is a guide to the Canadian Disability Tax Credit. It has info on benefits, eligibility, and the overall process, as well as some tools to help with applying."
The tool allows you to go through the sections of the DTC form to provide details that your medical professional can use when completing Part B
Website: Click here
Thanks to one of my clients who used this tool to send me helpful information to complete Part B and to introduce me to this website
Guide for Psychologists found here
Disability Alliance BC Website
