Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

FederalDisabilityChecked October 2, 2026

The Disability Tax Credit lowers the income tax paid by people with a severe and prolonged impairment, or by family who support them. Approval also unlocks other programs like the RDSP and Child Disability Benefit.

How much

For the 2025 tax year: disability amount of $10,138, plus a supplement of up to $5,914 for people under 18. This is a non-refundable credit that reduces tax owed, not a cash payment. Unused amounts can be transferred to a supporting family member.

When it's paid

Claimed on your tax return (line 31600, or 31800 when transferred).

Who qualifies

You have a severe and prolonged physical or mental impairment
A medical practitioner certifies your impairment
The CRA approves your application

How to apply

Complete Part A of Form T2201 or use the digital application
Have a medical practitioner complete Part B (they can submit digitally)
Send the form to the CRA (digital or mail)
Wait for the CRA's notice of determination
Claim the amount on your tax return; you can ask to adjust past years

What to have ready

Form T2201
Medical practitioner's certification
Social Insurance Number

Common mistakes to avoid

Expecting a direct cash payment
Not asking the CRA to reassess earlier years after approval
Using the CRA 'submit documents' upload, which is no longer accepted for DTC

Still being confirmed: 2025 amounts came from a canada.ca search summary of the claiming page; 2026 amounts not confirmed. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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