The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate is a document granted by the Federal Government of Canada that grants a person living with a prolonged health condition access to substantial benefits programs.
A person living with a health condition that impacts one (or more) of the following basic functions for daily living should apply for the Disability Tax Credit Certificate:
• Walking
• Feeding
• Dressing
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Going to the bathroom
• Speaking
• Hearing
• Seeing
• The need for life sustaining therapy
A person living with a prolonged health condition that is impacting any of the above-mentioned basic functions of daily living should apply for the DTC.
There are many benefits (and credits) that the DTC allows a person to collect. Below are some of the more substantial benefits of being approved for the DTC. There are many more benefits/credits that are available when a person is approved.
Ready to apply for the DTC? Register for the DTC Application Assistance Program here.