Disability Supports Deduction (tax line 21500)
Disability Supports Deduction (tax line 21500) is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency for Canadian residents with a physical or mental impairment who paid for eligible supports to work, go to school or do research with a grant. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.
You likely qualify if: You have a physical or mental impairment; You paid for supports to work or study; Claim in the same year you paid.
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We last read this on October 6, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
If you have a physical or mental impairment, you can deduct from your income what you paid for supports you need to work, go to school or do grant-funded research. This includes things like attendant care, note-taking, tutoring, job coaching, reading services, real-time captioning, voice recognition software and service animals. This lowers the tax you pay.
Who qualifies
Canadian residents with a physical or mental impairment who paid for eligible supports to work, go to school or do research with a grant. Only the person with the disability can claim.
You likely qualify if:
- You have a physical or mental impairment
- You paid for supports to work or study
- Claim in the same year you paid
What to bring
- Receipts for what you paid
- Form T929
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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