CRA overhauls Disability Tax Credit application process with new rules taking effect in 2025
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Ariel Rabinovitch
Summary
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is updating its rules for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application process, aiming to make it faster and smoother for Canadians with disabilities. Key changes include allowing nurse practitioners to certify applications (previously only doctors could), simplifying the application form, and introducing a new digital submission portal. The DTC provides up to $9,428 in tax relief per year for eligible individuals. The changes come after years of criticism that the application process was overly burdensome and had a high rejection rate. The new rules take effect in 2025, with full implementation expected by 2026. Advocates welcome the changes but note that more work is needed to improve accessibility and awareness of the credit.
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For too long, the application process has been a barrier in itself. These reforms are a meaningful step toward removing that barrier.
While we welcome these changes, we need to ensure that awareness of the credit and the application process reaches the communities that need it most.
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