Are Certain Disabilities Eligible for Disability Tax Credit?

When a condition impacts daily functions in significant ways, an individual become eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Many people do not consider themselves disabled even when they have limitations that keep them from daily activities. This may be because they do not have disability diagnoses.

Too often, the definition of “disabilities” is restricted. It is common to think of disabilities only as conditions like Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. While all of these are debilitating diagnoses, there are a number of other restrictive physical and mental impairments that may not have such dire titles.

When navigating which impairments are eligible for disability support, it is important to view these questions from the perspective of the Canada Revenue Agency.

How does the Canada Revenue Agency Define “Disability”?

Before granting the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Revenue Agency has a medical board review an applicant’s T2201 form. In this process, they do not categorize a person by his or her type of disability. Instead, they look at the affects the disability has on day-to-day life.

Making the best decision requires a thorough review of the application. This is why providing honest details of a person’s limitations may be more effective than simply identifying a disability. Listing the title of a disability alone isn’t enough information for the Canada Revenue Agency to make a final decision. They want to know how the disability affects daily living tasks like walking, dressing, hearing, etc. .

While it is true that many disabilities make it difficult for individuals to perform certain tasks, the Canada Revenue Agency needs to see proof of this through the medical practitioner’s examination, which is included on the T2201 form.

Often, people rely too much on simply naming their disability diagnoses. They may be under the impression that the CRA knows what the disability entails. This is a dangerous mindset for people who are entitled to receive money from government. Many people have been wrongfully denied the Disability Tax Credit because they did not include enough personal information about their disabilities on T2201 forms. Others have found the application process lengthy because the Canada Revenue Agency requests more information before making a final decision.

Applying for the Disability Tax Credit is a process that needs to be done right the first time. Otherwise, months can go by without receiving benefits that are owed. Teaming up with benefit specialists raises the chances of submitting a successful T2201 form. The National Benefit Authority understands the application process and has helped thousands of people with disabilities successfully receive money from government. Benefit specialists offer free consultations. Call 1888-389-0080 or fill out this form: http://www.thenba.ca/free-consultation.html.