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The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is an income tax credit that can help reduce the income tax that you or someone who supports you owes.\u003Cbr>The credit is non-refundable. This means the government will not pay you money for the credit if you do not owe income taxes. However, even if you do not owe income taxes, you may still be able to benefit from the DTC. The DTC gives you access to other supports, such as the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) . You must apply to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to qualify for the DTC. It’s important to know that the DTC eligbility may not be permanent, even if your conditions are lifelong. You may need to apply more than once over your lifetime.\u003Cbr>This help sheet explains:\u003Cbr>1. Potential benefits of the DTC\u003Cbr>2. How to apply and qualify for the DTC\u003Cbr>3. Ways to strengthen your application.\u003Cbr>Potential Benefits\u003Cbr>Disability Amount\u003Cbr>The Disability Amount is the amount you can claim as a credit on your tax return. For the 2024 tax year, this amount was $9,435 . Because the federal non-refundable tax rate is 15%, the amount your federal taxes may be reduced with the 2024 Disability Amount is about 1,415 .25.\u003Cbr>Those with children with disabilities can claim $9,435 + an additional $5,505 for a federal tax reduction of around $2,241 . |\n\nDisability Alliance BC  \nInformation in this Help Sheet is based on the legislation that was current at the time of writing. The legislation and policy may be subject to change. Please check the date on this Help Sheet.  \nHelp Sheet 14 • The Disability Tax Credit  \nThe Disability Amount increases slightly every year. You might get additional money depending on the province/territory in which you live because of how taxes are calculated provincially.  \nIf you do not owe income taxes, it is sometimes possible to transfer unused amounts to your spouse or a family member who helps you with food, shelter or clothing on a regular basis. The DTC credit will always be applied to the disabled person’s income tax first. Remaining credit amounts will be applied to the supporting family member after, based on the amount of income taxes owed.  \nRegistered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)  \nThe RDSP is a long-term savings plan for people who qualify for the DTC. If you open an RDSP before the end of the year that you turn 49, you can qualify for up to $90,000 in grants and bonds. See our Help Sheet 15 on the RDSP for more information.  \nCanada’s Workers Benefit (CWB) Disability Supplement  \nThe CWB helps people with low income who get most of their money from employment. If you qualify for the DTC and are working, you may also receive more support with the CWB Disability Supplement. The maximum CWB Disability Supplement in BC for the 2024 tax year is $1,590 for single individuals or $2,739 for families.  \nChild Disability Benefit (CDB)  \nFamilies with children under the age of 18 who qualify for the DTC may receive more benefits through the CDB. From July 2025 to June 2026, you could get up to $3,411 ($284 .25 per month) for each child eligible for the DTC.  \nCanada Caregiver Credit (CCC)  \nThe CCC is available to those who provide family members with physical or mental impairments with food, shelter, and clothing. The tax credit is non-refundable. This means the government will not pay you money for the credit if you do not owe income taxes. If your family member is eligible for the DTC, you do not need a signed letter from your doctor to receive the credit.  \nMedical Expenses and Disability Supports Deduction  \nCertain medical expenses, including some prescription","cbCaih4Ga8QWe9HM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih4Ga8QWe9HM","pdf",167564,13,"English","# The Disability Tax Credit\n## Potential Benefits\n### Disability Amount\n### Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)\n### Canada’s Workers Benefit (CWB) Disability Supplement\n### Child Disability Benefit (CDB)\n### Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)\n### Medical Expenses and Disability Supports Deduction\n### Home Buyers’ Amount\n### Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)\n### Canada Dental Benefit Plan (CDCP)","[{\"question\":\"What is the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and who can it help?\",\"answer\":\"The DTC is a non-refundable income tax credit that can help reduce income tax owed by a disabled person or someone who supports them. 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