What do you do?
We specialize in all the processes involved with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications...
How do I get the money? How does it come to me?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will generally deposit the funds directly into your bank account...
Are there any restrictions on how the money can be spent?
No. The government wants Canadians living with disabilities to enjoy a similar lifestyle to those...
I don’t earn any income, do I qualify?
Of course. Our Benefit Specialists can obtain large...
Community Highlight: Change Two Lives with Citizen Advocacy Ottawa
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Disability Tax Credit Stories: Living with Diabetes
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Disability Tax Credit Stories: Debra Gold
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How can the Disability Tax Credit help seniors?
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