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Medical Expense Tax Credit
METC
A federal non-refundable tax credit for eligible medical expenses paid for yourself, your spouse, or dependants. Can significantly reduce the tax you owe.
Conseils utiles pour la demande
• Keep ALL receipts; even small ones add up over the year • Use a dedicated envelope or folder throughout the year to collect receipts • Check the CRA's list of eligible expenses; items like air conditioners or travel for treatment may qualify • You can choose any 12-month period ending in the tax year; pick the one with the highest total • Low-income workers may also qualify for the Refundable Medical Expense Supplement (an extra credit) • Ask your pharmacist for a year-end prescription summary to simplify your claim
Qui peut être admissible
You may qualify if: • You paid eligible medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, or dependants • Your total eligible expenses exceed 3% of your net income or the annual threshold (e.g., $2,890 for 2026, indexed annually) • Eligible expenses include: prescriptions, medical devices, attendant care, therapy, and many more
Documents requis
• Receipts for all eligible medical expenses • Prescription records • Statements from healthcare providers • Form T2201 if claiming specific attendant care or disability-related expenses
Comment présenter une demande
1. Gather all medical receipts for the 12-month period you are claiming 2. Choose the 12-month period ending in the tax year that maximizes your claim 3. Enter the total on Line 33099 (for yourself/spouse) or Line 33199 (for dependants) on your tax return 4. Keep all receipts for 6 years in case CRA requests them
Erreurs courantes à éviter
• Throwing away receipts throughout the year • Not knowing what qualifies (many items are eligible, including gluten-free food for celiac disease) • Not choosing the most advantageous 12-month period • Missing the Refundable Medical Expense Supplement for low-income workers
Vous préparez une demande?
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Canada Caregiver Credit
A federal non-refundable tax credit for Canadians supporting a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent relative with a physical or mental impairment. For the 2026 tax year, you can claim up to $8,773 for an infirm dependent aged 18 or older, or up to $2,740 for an infirm child under 18. This credit reduces the amount of federal income tax you owe but does not result in a refund if you owe no tax.
Voir les détailsCanada Workers Benefit – Disability Supplement
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for low-income working people. If you are approved for the Disability Tax Credit, you may also receive the CWB disability supplement — an extra amount on top of the basic CWB to help offset the additional costs of working while living with a disability.
Voir les détailsDisability Tax Credit
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit that helps individuals with severe and prolonged physical or mental impairments — or those supporting them — reduce the income tax they owe. It is not a monthly payment, but it is the gateway to other programs such as the Canada Disability Benefit, the RDSP, and the Child Disability Benefit.
Voir les détailsDemande refusée?
Si votre demande est refusée, le guide des appels explique les délais de dépôt, les niveaux d'escalade et où trouver de l'aide juridique gratuite et des défenseurs des droits.
Ressources nationales
HealStroke: Stroke Recovery — Stroke Technology, Inc.
HealStroke is a mobile app for adults after stroke and adult caregivers. Publisher-described features include daily recovery organization, reminders, guided practice and progress records. Free download with in-app purchases. It supports education and self-management alongside professional care; no independent clinical-effectiveness or accessibility certification is claimed.
Voir les détailsStepSafe Technologies Inc.
StepSafe makes a matchbox-sized cellular GPS tracker for children with autism, ADHD or Down syndrome who are prone to wandering (elopement). Parents see live location in an app, get alerts when a child leaves a safe zone, and the microphone is permanently disabled for privacy. Locking wristband and waistband wearables are in development. Devices ship to families in Canada and the US starting February 2027. We also offer a free wandering Safety Kit for parents (printable ID card, safety plan and checklists) at stepsafetech.com/resources.
Voir les détailsFind A Doctor Canada
Find A Doctor Canada is a free, independent online search tool for exploring family-doctor, walk-in clinic and other primary-care options across Canada. Searching for a family doctor can add another burden for people already managing a disability or supporting a loved one — this tool lets users search by location and care type, review reported availability and source notes, and contact clinics directly. It is a navigation tool, not a clinic or medical service; current intake, eligibility and accessibility arrangements must be confirmed with each provider, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
Voir les détailsAccessible Compass est un guide indépendant — nous ne sommes pas un organisme gouvernemental et nous ne traitons pas les demandes ni n'approuvons les prestations. Nous fournissons de l'information générale seulement, et non des conseils juridiques, médicaux ou financiers. Les règles des programmes peuvent changer. Confirmez toujours auprès des sources gouvernementales officielles.
