Calculate how much you might be able to receive by getting approved for the disability tax credit. The disability tax calculator considers factors such as when your condition first began and the province you reside in. The disability tax credit calculator does not take into account your taxable income and other credits you may be claiming. The amounts provided are just an approximate estimate of what you may be eligible to receive.
For children under 18, visit our Child Disability Tax Credit Calculator.
- Select the province you reside in.
- Select what year your medical condition began.
Find out how much you might receive
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These are approximate amounts and do not take into account your taxable income, other credits claimed and other factors which may impact the amount you may receive.The disability tax credit includes a federal portion and a provincial portion. You add the provincial amount to the federal amount. The provincial amount fluctuates depending on which province you reside in. For example approximate provincial amounts for 2023: $477 in British Columbia, $506 in Ontario, and $1,688 in Alberta.
Consideration of Other Factors: While the Disability Tax Credit provides financial assistance, it’s essential to consider other factors that may affect the overall benefit. For example, individuals receiving the DTC may also be eligible for other tax credits and benefits, such as the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Disability Bonds and Grants, the Canada Caregiver Amount, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and the Canada Workers Benefit. You can read more about the Benefits of Getting Approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
The Disability Tax Credit serves as essential financial support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Calculating the potential benefit of the DTC involves understanding eligibility criteria, and determining the amount of the credit based on income, other credits claimed, and other factors.
Request a free review for the disability tax credit.
Medical Conditions that May Qualify for the Disability Tax Credit.
So I am divorced and I share 50/50 custody with my ex. I pay her child support as my income is slightly higher than hers. I also have custody over education and medical decision-making. Am I eligible for the DTC credit? My daughter was approved and I have just read that a person who pays child support can’t get the DTC….
Thank you for reaching out with your question. Yes, it’s correct that generally, a person who pays child support cannot claim the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for the child. However, there are some nuances in your situation that could affect eligibility:
Shared Custody and Child Support: When parents share custody, only one parent can claim the DTC for a child. Since you are paying child support, under normal circumstances, the other parent (the recipient of child support) would typically be the one eligible to claim the credit.
Exceptions and Potential Eligibility: There are exceptions where both parents share the tax benefits related to a dependent if they both contribute to the child’s expenses and care. In your case, it might be worth exploring whether any arrangements can be made where the credit can be split, or if there are any other credits or benefits you could be eligible for.
Custody Over Education and Medical Decisions: Having custody over education and medical decision-making does not directly impact eligibility for the DTC; the primary factor remains who financially supports the child, particularly in terms of child support payments.
If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please feel free to ask.
Good day,
My child was just approved for the DTC. I was told I should also apply for myself, military Vet injured since 2009 have not worked since 2018.Id there a point for me to apply if we already will be receiving DTC for my child? Can you get the DTC for more than one person in a household?
Thank you
Yes, you can claim the disability tax credit for more than one person. You can request a free review to see if you qualify here, Free review for the Disability Tax Credit
what happens if I received a refund?
If you receive a disability tax credit refund, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will either direct deposit the amount into your bank account (if you have direct deposit set up) or send you a cheque.
When applying for the Dtc for my toddler son who is autistic, do I put my name or my husbands name on the form ? He works and makes about 96000 a year. I stay home with our son and do not have income. I am the one who receives ccb if that matters. Thanks
Thank you for reaching out with your question.
For the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application, you should put your husband’s name on the form. This is because he has an income and the credit will be applied to reduce the amount of income taxes he owes each year your son qualifies for the credit, resulting in a disability tax credit refund.
You will still be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) increase even with the DTC under your husband’s name.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Best regards,
Hi,
Are you able to claim dtc/cdb 10 years retroactive regardless of the date of diagnosis?
Applying in 2024 but diagnosed in 2017. Can I still go back 10 yrs? I mean the disability was present PRIOR to the diagnosis. It’s not like the disability only started when the diagnosis was made. What are the rules around this?
Thanks!
Hi,
Yes, it is possible to claim the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Child Disability Benefit (CDB) retroactively for up to 10 years, even if your diagnosis was made in 2017. The key factor is the presence of the symptoms and their impact on your daily life, not the date of diagnosis.
If you can demonstrate that your symptoms met the criteria for the DTC before you were officially diagnosed, you can still qualify for the credit for those prior years. Essentially, if your disability was present and met the necessary thresholds before your diagnosis, you can claim the credit for those earlier years.
I hope this helps!
You can also request a free review here, Request a Free Review.
I live in Newfoundland and got entitled for tax credit dating back to 2015 to present. How much would retroactive be? I have been paying taxes for all those years.
You can find out the retroactive amount by selecting ‘Newfoundland and Labrador’ and then choosing ‘2015.’ The amount for the Disability Tax Credit going back to 2015 is $16,320. However, please note that this amount does not account for your specific taxable income, which can affect the final retroactive amount you are entitled to.
I am a parent of a child who suffers from ADHD. Her doctor filled out the forms and we submitted them a couple of weeks ago. My income since 2014 has varied from $34k (during maternity leave x2) to $80k. My husband’s income has varied from $55k to $80k during that time. We have always received a refund due to childcare costs, RRSP contributions, and EI/CPP overpayment.
If our daughter is approved for the DTC, how much can we expect to get back? is the above calculator amounts on a sliding scale based off income? will we get less on the years we earned more?
Hi, you will not receive less if you have a high taxable income. The disability tax credit is used to reduce the amount of income taxes paid, so as long as you paid enough federal and provincial income taxes in each year your child is eligible, you will receive the full amount mentioned above.
I will say that the amount mentioned above does not include the additional child disability supplement (for the years your child was under the age of 18). You will likely receive substantially more than the amount listed above. It also does not include the increases to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which you may be eligible to receive. The increase to the CCB is based on your family net income and the amount may be reduced if your family net income is above a certain amount.
Hello I’ve been on CPP since 2019 I’m waiting on my DTC Approval letter how much retroactive will I Receive?
Hi, it depends on what year your eligibility for the program first began and which province you reside in. It will also depend on what your taxable income was for each of the years you qualify.
i recently got approved for DTC , how long dose it take to get back pay ? i checked my CRA and i got approved but on the progress tracker says still in progress so i am assuming they still working on it ? just wondering
Hi, it normally takes the CRA 8 to 10 weeks to process the T1 adjustment requests.
Hi,
I have been approved for the DTC and just waiting. My retro is from 2014 to 2022. According to the numbers above, my max amount would only be approximately $16,000 total for the years listed above.(?)
I’m on CPP disability and get approximately $1400/month. I find it ridiculous, but this income is taxable.
So, each year I usually end up owing, the amount of 1 month ($1400).
I am curious, because I had a friend apply and get approved for the DTC and had close to $50,000 deposited into his account.
Thank you
Hi, the amount you receive depends on several factors. The amounts listed above are just for the base disability tax credit amount. Your friend may be eligible for the Supplement Amount, supplement to the Canada Workers Benefit, the Canada Caregiver Credit, they may have resided in another province which can make a big difference or may be eligible for other benefits related to getting approved for the DTC. It’s important to have someone review your information, to ensure you receive the maximum amount you’re entitled to. Not all of it gets automatically applied once you get approved for the DTC.
I have rented a room in a house with a family since my disability started in 2009. The person I rent from is not a relative or spouse of any kind. They regularly spend money for food and clothing for me monthly for the past 14 years. I understand I can only go back 10. Can I transfer my credits from dtc to them if we’re not related or spouse/common law?
Unfortunately no. It must be a family member.
hello i am wondering my son has been approved and i am sending in the T1 Adj forms Via CA, but i have been trying to find out the adjustment numbers for line 31800 what the disability amounts are so i can send them it says he’s entitled from 2003 so i am missing disability amounts for 2003-2013, and i can not find any information on the http://www.canada.ca website for the CRA do you know these amounts so i can send these adjustments in?
thank you
Hi,
Currently, you can retroactively claim the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for up to ten calendar years, which means you can go back as far as 2014. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to claim the DTC for the years 2003-2013.
I hope this helps!
Hi, I have recently been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) from 2023 to 2028, after filing my taxes. Yesterday, I received a refund of $1090 that I’m not sure includes the DTC, and that’s one of my questions here. I’ve been out of work for a year and a half due to mental health issues, and my ex-partner has been supporting me along with the savings I had. From what I’ve read, is there any possibility of transferring my DTC to her? I greatly appreciate your help.
Hi, you can transfer your credits to her if you both filed as common law on your 2023 income tax returns.
It’s difficult to determine if the refund you recieved was from the disability tax credit without reviewing your information in more detail. If didn’t pay any income tax in 2023, it’s likely you didn’t claim any of the disability amount available to you.
I qualify for the tax credit going back to 2004. I understand I will only get 10 years of back support. But after chatting with cra. They tell me the dtc is only credit towards any earnings. And I only got back $1515.99 total for the entire 10 years.
Hi Derick,
Thank you for your comment.
Yes, the disability tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit that is used to reduce the amount of income taxes paid in each year. If you did not pay income tax, then you will not receive a disability tax credit refund. In this case, you will want to explore your options for transferring your credits to a family member.
You may be able to transfer your disability tax credits to another family member if the following apply.
1. The family member must be your spouse/common-law partner, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
2. They must have either resided with you or they must have provided you with financial assistance towards either food, shelter, or clothing expenses in each of the years you want to transfer your disability tax credits to them. If they did not reside with you, you will need to provide the CRA with examples of the support provided, the more examples, the better. Examples can include things like $100 a month towards rent, $100 towards groceries several times throughout the year, $200 towards required seasonal clothing like a winter coat, etc.
3. The family member will also be required to have paid sufficient income tax in each of the years you want to transfer your credits.
Kind regards,
I’ve been approved for DTC after applying in January this year. The letter of approval said I’m “eligible for the DTC for 2011 and future years”. I’m not certain what ‘for 2011’ means.
Hi, thanks for your question. The notice of determination is letting you know that your eligibility for the DTC began in 2011. You can only retroactively claim the disability tax credit ten calendar years, so you will only be able to claim the credit going back to 2014.
Hi, I have been disabled since 2009. I applied for the DTC in 2010 and 2012. Both times I was rejected. Due to my medical condition, I was not aware of the aforementioned. With the help of my Psychiatrist, I applied again in February, 2024. The only income I receive is from CPP. I did no owe anything to the CRA. My wife on the other hand, paid thousands of dollars in income tax. She got back approximately $3000/year. When I was working, I made over $100,000 each year. How do I calculate how much my wife will get reimbursed for going back to 2014?
Hi, you can use the calculator above for a rough estimate as to how much she may be eligible to receive on your behalf. It’s the same amount whether you claim it yourself or transfer the credits a family member.