Peter at Disability Tax Service

Tim had reached out because he had applied on his own and was denied. I'm glad I was able to get a positive result for him in the end. If you've applied and been denied, I'm happy to review your information and inform you of your options for appealing the decision.

The new Canada Disability Benefit:

Who’s it for? People aged 18 to 64 who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

When’s it happening? You can start qualifying in June 2025, with actual payments expected to begin in July 2025.

Who’s running the show? Service Canada.

How to apply? Details on applying are coming soon, so keep an eye on the official government page!

Canada Disability Benefit - Disability Tax Service Canada Disability Benefit: New support for eligible people with disabilities (18-64). Up to $200/month starting July 2025. See if you qualify.

We recently had a question asking which medical practitioners can sign the Disability Tax Credit Application form. The answer is the CRA has expanded the list of qualified practitioners over the years, and now includes specialists and nurse practitioners, among others.

Who Can Sign a Disability Tax Credit Application? It's important for individuals applying for the DTC to consult with the appropriate medical practitioner based on the nature of their condition.

One benefit of getting approved for the disability tax credit that is often overlooked is the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The RDSP Bond and Grant program is something you do not want to overlook. Here's a brief overview of the bonds and grants.

Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG): The CDSG matches contributions made to the RDSP, with the matching rate depending on the beneficiary’s family income and contribution level. On the first $500 contributed, the government will provide $1,500 (3 to 1 contribution). On the next $1,000, the government will provide an additional $2,000 (2 to 1 contribution). That’s a total of $5,000 from a $1,500 contribution, every year. The grant can be received up to a lifetime maximum of $70,000.

Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB): The CDSB is available for individuals with lower family incomes. It provides a fixed amount of money annually into the RDSP, even if no contributions are made. The amount provided is $1,000 per year. The lifetime maximum for the CDSB is $20,000.

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What is the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? What is the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? ✔Tax Savings Tool ✔Disability Grants ✔Disability Bonds ✔Plus much more

A question was recently asked in our Questions and Answers group, focused on how someone on ODSP / AISH can make use of the disability tax credit. Here's how,

How to Use The Disability Tax Credit While on ODSP How to use the Disability Tax Credit while on ODSP. Many options available including; ✔RDSP ✔Gov Bonds ✔Gov Grants ✔Transfer Credits to Family