There are three ways to file income taxes
You can file your taxes electronically (online) using NETFILE (an electronic tax-filing service that sends your tax return directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.
This website educates people about the RDSP. Resources include:
RDSP information sessions help you learn all you need to know about becoming eligible, opening, and maximizing the benefits from an RDSP. These free information sessions are offered throughout the year.
The Healthcare Practitioner Guides are step-by-step guides for health professionals to help them fill out the Disability Tax Credit form.
These self-help guides explain various benefits and programs, and how to apply for them.
Help sheets about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):
The Disability Tax Credit Tool is an online tool designed to give your healthcare provider the information they need to fill out the Disability Tax Credit application form.
BCANDS provides a vast array of services. If you are an Indigenous person living with a disability, a family member, or a community or organization needing disability or health information and support services, BCANDS may be able to assist. Programs and services include:
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction focuses on providing British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve their social and economic potential.
Please look at the other benefits you may be able to get if you do not already:
Ontario Disability Support Program
Persons with Disabilities designation (BC)
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability
Assured Income and AccessAbility Supports
Social Solidarity Program and Basic Income Program
Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance
Disability Benefits under the Quebec Pension Plan
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What province are you from?
Knowing your province helps us make this tool the best experience for you.
Important information about benefits for Indigenous Peoples
If you are Indigenous there are many things that affect the benefits you can get and the dollar amounts you can get from them. These include the agreements your band or governing body has with provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Before applying to any benefits, you should speak with your governing body, if applicable.
AFOA Canada and Prosper Canada are currently seeking funding to develop an online tool that serves the needs of Indigenous people living in Canada.