Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Offered by Canada Revenue Agency

Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments, or supporting family members, subject to medical certification and CRA approval.

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a federal non-refundable tax credit that can reduce income tax for an approved person with a disability or a supporting family member.

Eligibility is based on the effects of a severe and prolonged impairment, not on an autism diagnosis by itself. The application has a section completed by the applicant and a section certified by an eligible medical practitioner. The Canada Revenue Agency makes the approval decision.

As of July 14, 2026, the CRA directs applicants to use the digital DTC application or mail the application; the general CRA "submit documents" function is no longer an accepted DTC submission route.

Approval can also affect eligibility for other federal programs, but benefit amounts and tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances.

Program details can change. Confirm current eligibility, availability, costs, and application requirements with the official source before acting.

Eligibility

The CRA assesses whether the applicant has a severe and prolonged impairment under DTC rules. Autism diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility.

How to apply

Complete the applicant portion of the digital or paper DTC application, have an eligible medical practitioner certify the relevant impairment information, and submit through the CRA's current DTC process or by mail.

At a glance

Source and verification

Last source check: July 17, 2026

Check the current program details at the cited source. Eligibility, funding, availability, fees, and application steps can change.

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