Disability Tax Credit Quick-Check

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Could the Disability Tax Credit be for you?

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can lower the income tax you, or a family member who supports you, pay. Being approved can also open the door to other help, like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Canada Disability Benefit.

Answer a few questions about everyday life. You’ll get a plain-language result and next steps. Your answers stay on your device. Nothing is sent or saved.

This is a general guide, not a decision from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Only the CRA decides who qualifies, based on a form completed by a medical practitioner.

Step 1 of 4

Who are you checking for?

Myself My child (under 18) Another adult in my family

How long have these challenges lasted?

12 months or more, or expected to Less than 12 months Not sure

Please answer both questions.

Step 2 of 4

Which areas of everyday life are hard?

Pick all that apply. Think about a typical day, even with any medication, therapy, devices or help that’s normally used.

Thinking, focus, memory and everyday functioninge.g. planning and starting tasks, remembering important things, managing emotions or behaviour, coping with change, self-care, handling money or appointments, understanding what’s real Walking Dressingputting on and taking off clothes Feedingpreparing food or feeding yourself Bowel or bladder functions Hearingunderstanding a person in a quiet room Speakingbeing understood by someone you know, in a quiet room Vision

Life-sustaining therapy (e.g. insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes, dialysis, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy)

Please pick at least one area, or choose “None of these”.

Step 3 of 4

How much does each area affect daily life?

Choose the answer that fits most days, even with the usual medication, therapy, devices or help.

Please answer for each area.

Step 4 of 4

About the therapy

Is the therapy needed at least 2 times a week?

YesNoNot sure

Does it take an average of 14 hours a week or more? This can include adjusting doses, keeping a therapy log, managing required diet changes, setting up equipment, and time a parent spends doing it for a child. Travel, exercise and picking up medication don’t count.

YesNoNot sure

Please answer both questions.

Your result

What usually happens next

You fill in Part A of Form T2201 (Disability Tax Credit Certificate), or apply online through your CRA My Account.
A medical practitioner completes Part B and describes how the impairment affects daily life. For thinking, memory and everyday functioning, this can be a medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychologist. Other areas have their own list of practitioners.
The CRA reviews it and sends a decision. If approved, you can ask the CRA to adjust past tax returns, often going back up to 10 years.

How Diversity Included can help

We help clients gather and organize the information for their Disability Tax Credit application, especially for ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent and mental health needs, so the form clearly shows the impact on everyday life.

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General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules can change. Information checked against canada.ca on October 14, 2026. Read the official rules: Are you eligible for the DTC? (canada.ca)

Disability Tax Credit quick-check