10/06/2026
Many Canadians miss out on the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) because they assume it’s only for people who can’t work or who receive disability income support.
That’s not how the DTC works.
Under the Income Tax Act, your employment status or whether you receive provincial support like ODSP does not, by itself, determine eligibility.
Instead, the CRA looks at how a prolonged limitation affects your ability to perform everyday activities. This can include walking, dressing, feeding yourself, or certain mental functions.
For some people, everyday tasks may take significantly longer than they do for someone without the same limitations, or require substantially more effort and assistance. The CRA considers these functional impacts when reviewing an application.
Examples can include challenges related to chronic pain, diabetes management, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and other prolonged limitations. However, having a particular condition does not automatically mean someone qualifies.
The CRA may also review previous tax years, potentially going back up to 10 years. Depending on your individual tax history and the years approved, this could result in retroactive tax relief.
Our team offers a free initial assessment to help you understand whether your situation may fit the DTC framework. The CRA makes the final decision on every application.
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