Registered Disability Savings Plan
Description Government Matched – Long term Savings Plan for People with Disabilities. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process
EI – Disability and Sickness/Caregiving
Description Benefit for short-term Disability. Benefit Amount 55% of earnings, up to $695/week. Eligibility Criteria Must have 600 insured hours (or meet self-employed criteria) and medical proof. Application Process Possible Outcomes & Appeal Process Appeals Process
Canada Workers Benefit – CWB-D
Description Refundable tax credit for low-income workers with disabilities. Benefit Amount Up to $821/year. Eligibility Criteria Must be eligible for the DTC and have working income below set thresholds. Application Process How to Submit Two Options to Submit: 1. Online:Sign in to your CRA My Account. 2. By Mail:Mail the completed and signed form to … Read more
Canadian Disability Benefit
Description Monthly income-tested benefit for working-age persons with disabilities. Benefit Amount Up to $2,400/year ($200/month). Eligibility Requirements To qualify for the Canada Disability Benefit: *As described in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. How to Apply You have 6 options: Service Canada Centre CBD Processing Centre P.O. Box 60 Boucherville, QC, J4B 5E6 Download the … Read more
Canada Pension Plan – CPP-D
Description Monthly benefit for contributors to CPP who are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Benefit Amount Refundable tax credit for low-income workers with disabilities. Eligibility Criteria Must be under 65, have contributed to CPP, and have a severe and prolonged disability. Application Process How to Submit Two Options to Submit: … Read more
Canadian Caregiver Credit
Description A non-refundable tax credit for individuals supporting a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with an impairment. Benefit Amount Up to $7,999 depending on the relationship and dependant’s income. Eligibility Criteria Must support a qualifying individual with a physical or mental impairment. View more details. Application Process Claim on your tax return (lines 30300, 30400, … Read more
Home Accessibility Tax Credit
Description A non-refundable tax credit for home renovations that improve accessibility or reduce injury risk. Benefit Amount 15% of up to $20,000 in eligible expenses (max $3,000 credit). Eligibility Criteria Must be 65+ or eligible for the DTC; expenses must be for a qualifying renovation to an eligible dwelling. View list of Eligible Expenses. Application … Read more
Medical Expense Tax Credit
Description A non-refundable tax credit for eligible medical expenses paid for yourself, your spouse/common-law partner, or dependants. Benefit Amount Varies based on expenses and income; calculated on Line 33099 or 33199. The METC is not strictly income-tested, but the amount you can claim is reduced by the lesser of: This means: Eligibility Criteria Must have … Read more
Federal Exise Gas Refund
Description The Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund is a program offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It allows individuals with permanent mobility impairments who cannot safely use public transportation to claim a refund on part of the federal excise tax paid on gasoline. Benefit Amount Individuals with permanent mobility impairments who cannot safely use … Read more
Disability Tax Credit
Description The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable federal tax credit designed to reduce the income tax burden for individuals with a severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment. It also serves as a gateway benefit, unlocking access to several other federal programs. Benefit Amount For the 2024 tax year, the federal base amount of … Read more