DTC

Step 2 - Disability Tax Credit

Did you fill out Part A of Form T2201?

Here is some information on how to fill out Part A of Form T2201.

Completing Part A

Fill out only the sections of Part A that apply to you.

Question 3: You may want the CRA to adjust your tax returns to include the disability amount for previous years that you were disabled. If so, tick the ‘Yes’ box in question 3 of Part A. If your application is approved, having the CRA adjust your tax returns may result in you getting a tax refund.

If someone other than the person with a disability is claiming the disability amount, their information will need to be entered in 2) under Part A. If you are not a legal guardian or legal representative of the person with a disability, you will need to send in a letter to the Canada Revenue Agency to ask that your taxes be readjusted, or to fill out T1 adjustment forms.

FAQs

Will the CRA automatically re-assess my taxes if I am approved for the Disability Tax Credit?

The CRA will re-assess your taxes if you selected “Yes” in Question 3 of the application form. It will only re-assess your taxes for the years you are approved for the Disability Tax Credit.

If you selected ‘No’ in Question 3, you can ask the CRA to re-assess your taxes. One way to do this is to complete a readjustment form for each year that you were eligible.

You will need to send in a letter to the Canada Revenue Agency to ask that your taxes by readjusted. Disability Alliance B.C. can help with preparing your letter.

Use the Disability Alliance B.C. helpsheet #14 pdf to help you complete the T2201 form. Contact CRA at canada.ca/disability-tax-credit or call 1-800-959-8281.

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