Federal service · Benefits and money

Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the T2201 form

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026

Short answer

The disability tax credit (DTC) lowers income tax for people with a severe and prolonged impairment, or for the family member who supports them. You apply first: you fill out Part A and a medical practitioner fills out Part B, online or on paper Form T2201. Once approved, you claim the disability amount on your tax return. Approval also opens other programs, such as the RDSP.

Who handles it

Canada Revenue Agency

Handles it everywhere in Canada.

Official link

Disability Tax Creditcanada.ca · checked 12 October 2026

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Who can apply

You may qualify if a medical practitioner certifies a severe and prolonged impairment in one category (such as walking, vision or mental functions), significant limits in two or more categories, or therapy to support a vital function.
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A marked restriction means you cannot do the activity, or it takes three times longer than usual, nearly all the time (about 90%), and it has lasted or will last at least 12 months in a row.
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Steps

The person with the impairment fills out Part A online in their CRA account, by phone, or on paper Form T2201. A medical practitioner must fill out Part B. Both parts must be sent the same way.
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With the digital form, you get a reference number after sending Part A. Give it to your medical practitioner so they can submit Part B online. The number works for up to 12 months.
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Costs and amounts

If your medical practitioner charges a fee to fill out the application, you have to pay it. You may be able to claim that fee as a medical expense on your tax return.
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How much you get

For the 2025 tax year: the disability amount is $10,138. For someone under 18, a supplement of $5,914 is added, for a total of $16,052.
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How long it takes

The CRA aims to send its decision (a notice of determination) within 8 weeks of getting your application, 95% of the time. It takes longer if it has to ask your practitioner for more information.
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Good to know

The DTC is non-refundable: it only reduces tax owed. If the person with the impairment does not need all of it, the unused part can be transferred to a supporting family member.
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Being approved for the DTC can help you get the registered disability savings plan, the Canada workers benefit disability supplement, the child disability benefit and the Canada Disability Benefit.
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Questions people ask

How much is the disability tax credit for 2025?

For the 2025 tax year the disability amount you claim is $10,138. People under 18 at the end of the year can also claim the $5,914 supplement for children, for $16,052 in total. The credit lowers the tax you owe rather than paying you cash.