Understanding the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Many Canadians who live with prolonged physical or mental health challenges don’t realize they may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Our goal is to make the process easier to understand, start, and complete with guidance at every step

Who qualifies?

You may qualify if you:

Live with a prolonged and significant impairment (physical, mental, neurological, sensory, etc.)
Experience limitations in daily activities such as walking, dressing, meal preparation, mental functions, communication, or other essential tasks
Receive ongoing therapy or require continuous medical support (insulin therapy, dialysis)
Have lived with these challenges for at least 12 months (current or expected)

Qualifying conditions:

ADHD
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Amputation
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asperger’s Syndrome
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Blindness
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Pain & Fatigue
Crohn’s Disease
Depression
Developmental Delays
Diabetes
Down Syndrome

Dyslexia
Emphysema
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Interstitial Cystitis
Mental Disability
Multiple Sclerosis
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Osteoarthritis
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Speech Disability
Spinal Stenosis

What you could receive

If you qualified in past years but didn’t claim the credit, you may request reassessments for up to 10 years, which can result in a substantial lump-sum refund

Retroactive Tax Refunds

Reduced Income Tax

Once approved, you or a supporting family member may reduce yearly income tax through the Disability Amount

DTC approval may also unlock access to other federal supports, including the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, and the Canada Worker’s Benefit (Disability Supplement)

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How our process works

Intake

Our team reviews your information to understand your needs and confirm your next steps

Assessment

A qualified medical practitioner completes the required disability assessment and documentation to support your application

Form Completion

We prepare and complete the medical and administrative portions of the DTC application to ensure accuracy and clarity

Submission

Our team submits your forms to the correct body and follows up as needed until your application is processed

Fees & Follow-Ups: What to Expect

Our standard fee covers the initial review, clinical assessment (if required), and completion and submission of your DTC application based on the information available at the time of assessment.

If the CRA returns your form for a simple administrative correction (e.g., dates, signatures, missing fields), we will correct and resubmit at no additional charge.

If your application is denied and you provide new clinical information that requires additional assessment or documentation, a follow-up appointment and fee will apply to compensate our clinicians for the extra professional time needed.

You will always be informed in advance if a follow-up fee is required.

*Application Disclaimer

While our team provides guidance, clinical assessment, and completion of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) forms based on CRA criteria, final approval of the credit is determined solely by the Canada Revenue Agency. Completing a DTC application with our support does not guarantee that the credit will be awarded.

FAQ

Eligibility is based on the functional impact of your condition, not just the diagnosis. During intake, we review your situation and guide you on what the CRA looks for
Yes. If you were eligible but never claimed the credit, you may request reassessments for up to 10 years
The DTC itself is a tax credit. However, approval may unlock programs that offer additional financial support
It can be, which is why HavenPoint provides complete end-to-end support: from intake and assessment to document completion and submission
In some cases, the CRA denial is related to new information that was not available at the time of the original assessment.
When new medical details are introduced, the Nurse Practitioner must review, interpret, and document this information, which requires additional clinical time. A follow-up fee ensures this work is completed thoroughly and appropriately.
No. If the issue is purely administrative or clerical, we will correct it and resubmit the form at no additional cost.
Yes. We will always review the request first and let you know whether it qualifies as an administrative correction or requires a clinical follow-up before any additional fees are incurred.