Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Form T2201
Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Form T2201 is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency for people with a severe and prolonged impairment that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months, as certified by a medical practitioner, and the family members who support them. Checked on the official page on October 2, 2026.
You likely qualify if: A severe and prolonged impairment; Lasting, or expected to last, 12+ months; Or a family member who supports that person.
Apply any time. Approval is required before you can get the Canada Disability Benefit.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 2, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
A non-refundable tax credit that lowers income tax for a person with a disability or the family member who supports them, and approval is the key that opens the Canada Disability Benefit, the child disability benefit, the Registered Disability Savings Plan and the Canada workers benefit disability supplement.
Who qualifies
People with a severe and prolonged impairment that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months, as certified by a medical practitioner, and the family members who support them.
You likely qualify if:
- A severe and prolonged impairment
- Lasting, or expected to last, 12+ months
- Or a family member who supports that person
How to apply
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-800-959-8281
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../disability-tax-credit.html.
Good to know
- CostFree to apply; a medical practitioner may charge a fee to fill out the form, which you can claim as a medical expense
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsFill out Part A yourself (or your legal representative does), online in CRA My Account or on paper Form T2201. Ask a medical practitioner to fill out and certify Part B; they can send it to the CRA digitally. If you use paper, mail Parts A and B together to one of the tax centres listed on the How to apply page (Jonquiere, Sudbury or Winnipeg); do not send DTC forms through Submit documents in your CRA account. Once approved, apply for the Canada Disability Benefit and other programs the credit opens.
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What to bring
- Part A, filled out by you
- Part B, certified by a medical practitioner
Dates
Apply any time. Approval is required before you can get the Canada Disability Benefit.
Something wrong? Tell us
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