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About the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax a person with a severe and long-term disability, or their supporting family members may have to pay.

Even if you are not required to pay income tax, you may need to apply for the DTC and get approval to access other federal programs, such as:



Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)


Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
Canada Workers Benefit Disability Supplement


Child Disability Benefit

There are two main steps to getting the DTC:

  1. Apply for the credit: you fill out Part A of the DTC application - also called Form T2201. A medical professional like a doctor, nurse practitioner, or other specialist fills out Part B of the application. The medical professional gives more information about the effects of your disability or disabilities.
  2. Claim the credit on your tax return - if your DTC application is approved, you can claim the DTC amount on your tax return.


Who is Eligible?

The DTC is available to people who are:

  • of all ages
  • at any income level
  • a resident of Canada. This is for tax filing purposes, and you do not need to be a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen.
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

    To qualify, you must have one (or more) activities of daily living restrictions in:

    • Vision
    • Hearing
    • Speaking
    • Dressing
    • Walking
    • Mental Functioning
    • Eating or Preparing Food
    • Using the Toilet

      The restriction(s) in activities of daily living must have lasted or be expected to last at least one year. Individuals can also qualify if they spend at least 14 hours per week on therapy that supports a vital function. The therapy also must have lasted or be expected to last at least one year.

      How to Apply?

      You have the option to submit the CDB application either by filling out a printed form or using the online portal. There are two types of DTC applicants:

          1. Individuals applying for themselves
          2. Legal guardian or representative applying on behalf of someone with a disability


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