Disability tax credit (DTC)
The federal disability tax credit provides people with a disability or their family some relief from the costs related to the disability by reducing tax payable. The maximum disability amount you can claim for 2019 is $8,416. An additional amount of $4,909 can be claimed as a supplement for persons under 18 years of age.
You can claim the disability amount if the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has an approved T2201 certificate on file for you or for the person for whom you’re claiming the tax credit (such as a dependant or your spouse or common-law partner). Your doctor or nurse practitioner must complete this form, certifying that you have a severe and prolonged impairment and provide related details.
Notes:
- If you don’t have an approved T2201, you won’t qualify for the disability tax credit but your spouse might still be able to claim the Canada caregiver amount for you.
- If you’re eligible for the DTC, you might also be able to access the registered disability savings plan, the working income tax benefit (as well as the related disability supplement, depending on your income), and the child disability benefit. The child disability benefit gets added to the monthly Canada child benefit payment you receive.