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Tax Credits & Benefits
Disability Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency
A non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family members, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
About This Program
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.
The DTC helps reduce income tax for people with physical or mental impairments, or for their supporting family members. It is intended to offset some of the additional costs associated with the impairment.
Eligibility is determined by the Canada Revenue Agency based on information provided by an appropriate medical practitioner.
A person may qualify based on a severe and prolonged impairment in one category, significant limitations in two or more categories considered together, or qualifying therapy required to support a vital function.
Being eligible for the DTC may also provide access to other federal programs and benefits.
Apply through the official Canada Revenue Agency process.
The DTC helps reduce income tax for people with physical or mental impairments, or for their supporting family members. It is intended to offset some of the additional costs associated with the impairment.
Eligibility is determined by the Canada Revenue Agency based on information provided by an appropriate medical practitioner.
A person may qualify based on a severe and prolonged impairment in one category, significant limitations in two or more categories considered together, or qualifying therapy required to support a vital function.
Being eligible for the DTC may also provide access to other federal programs and benefits.
Apply through the official Canada Revenue Agency process.
Eligibility
Medical Referral
Required
Additional Eligibility Information
- Requires Dtc Approval
- Yes
- Impairment Must Be Severe And Prolonged
- Yes
- Categories
- Walking, Mental Functions, Dressing, Speaking, Eliminating, Feeding, Hearing, Vision, Cumulative Effects, Life Sustaining Therapy
- Medical Practitioner Certification Required
- Yes
- Age Requirement
- No minimum age; eligibility is based on the impairment criteria.
- Supporting Family Member Claim Possible
- Yes
Financial Support
Payment Information
- Benefit Type
- non_refundable_tax_credit
- 2025 Disability Amount
- $10,138.00
- 2025 Child Supplement Under 18
- 5914
- Amounts Are Tax Year Specific
- Yes
- Unused Amount May Be Transferred To Supporting Family Member
- Yes
How to Apply
Official Program Information
Always confirm current eligibility, application instructions, and payment information with the program provider.
Apply / Learn MoreApplication Details
- Online Application
- Available
Available In
Alberta
AB
British Columbia
BC
Manitoba
MB
New Brunswick
NB
Newfoundland and Labrador
NL
Northwest Territories
NT
Nova Scotia
NS
Nunavut
NU
Ontario
ON
Prince Edward Island
PE
Quebec
QC
Saskatchewan
SK
Yukon
YT
Program Information
Last Reviewed
September 15, 2026
Verification
Verified
Directory Status
Featured