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Canada Caregiver Credit
CCC
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.
Conseils utiles pour la demande
• You do not need the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to claim this, though having an approved DTC (T2201) simplifies proof of impairment • You can claim this credit even if the dependent does not live with you, provided they rely on you for support • If multiple family members support the same person, the credit can be split between them
Qui peut être admissible
You may qualify if: • You support a spouse, partner, or dependent child/relative with a mental or physical impairment • The person depends on you regularly for help with basic needs • The person's net income is below the 2026 threshold (e.g., reduction starts after $20,601 for adults) • The impairment is certified in writing by a medical practitioner
Documents requis
• Signed medical certificate or letter from a doctor confirming the person's impairment and its duration • The dependent's net income information from their tax return • Completed Schedule 5 of your T1 income tax return
Comment présenter une demande
1. Obtain a medical certificate from the dependent's doctor confirming the impairment 2. Complete Schedule 5 when filing your annual income tax return 3. Claim the amount on Line 30425 (for spouse/eligible dependent) or Line 30450 (for other relatives aged 18+) 4. Keep the medical letter on file in case the CRA requests it for verification
Erreurs courantes à éviter
• Not claiming the credit for eligible relatives who don't live with you (e.g., parents in care homes) • Failing to have a signed medical certificate ready before filing the claim • Not realizing that the credit amount is reduced as the dependent's own income increases
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Voir les détailsCanada Workers Benefit – Disability Supplement
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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.
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