Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Ottawa - Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions - People with Disabilities

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

For a list telephone numbers, click here

Toll-Free:

Benefit Enquiries 1-800-959-8281 ; TIPS Automated Services 1-800-267-6999

TTY:

1-800-665-0354

Website:

www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html

Address:

333 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0L9

Intersection:

Bank St and Kent St

Hours:

Automated service Mon-Sun 24 hours * telephone, benefits enquiries Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

Service Description:

Information about Federal tax credits, deductions and exemptions specifically for people with disabilities can be obtained at www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html

Disability Tax Credit: (usually called the disability amount) reduces the income tax that a person with a disability has to pay.

Child disability benefit (CDB): is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 who qualifies for the disability amount. Information about the CDB can be obtained at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html

Medical expenses deductions: medical expenses associated with a disability that can be claimed to reduce taxes.

Disability supports deduction: allows you to deduct certain expenses for supports that enable you to work or go to school.

Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Taxes (GST/HST): many goods and services used by people with disabilities are exempt from the GST/HST.

Fees:

None

Application:

Forms can be obtained by calling or from the website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications.html.

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities; call or refer to the website for eligibility criteria

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)