Step 4 - Disability Tax Credit

Here is information on ways to send in your completed application form.

There are 2 ways you can send your completed application:

• You can send it electronically. Use ‘Submit documents’ in My Account or Represent a Client.
• You can send by mail to your tax centre. If you live in B.C., mail your completed application to the CRA’s Winnipeg Tax Centre: Winnipeg Tax Centre, Post Office Box 14000, Station Main Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2.

Keep a copy of your completed T2201 form in a safe place. You may need it in the future – for instance, if you need to re-apply or your application is denied.

You can send in your form at any time during the year. If you send your form around the time you file your tax return, you may prevent a delay. The CRA will review your application before they assess your tax return.

I need help with my Disability Tax Credit application

You can ask for support before, during, and after applying.

Government organizations

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Contact the CRA if you have questions about the Disability Tax Credit. Phone: 1-800-959-8281.

Advocacy organizations

Disability Alliance BC provides direct one-on-one support to apply for the Disability Tax Credit. Advocacy Access line: 604-872-1278 (toll-free 1-800-663-1278) or email rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.org

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society provides one-to-one support for Indigenous people living in British Columbia.
Main telephone: 250-381-7303 (toll-free 1-888-815-5511), Fax 250-381-7312, Confidential Fax 250-381-7343, inquiry email: bcands@bcands.bc.ca Navigators: 250-381-7303 or 1-888-815-5511 ext. 204 (TTY Accessible) or email bcands@bcands.bc.ca.

Plan Institute provides information about the Disability Tax Credit and disability planning. Call Plan Institute toll-free Disability Planning Helpline at 1-844-311-7526 or email info@rdsp.com

Watch out for companies that charge a fee to do your application

Some companies charge a fee to help you apply for the Disability Tax Credit. They often ask for a percentage of any tax money you recover. This could mean you pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for this service.

If you need help with the application, look for a non-profit organization that offers free help. For example, Disability Alliance B.C. will not charge to help with your application.

If you do have to pay fees, you may be able to claim them as medical expenses on line 33099 or line 33199 of your tax return.