Success Stories: Canadians Who Benefited from the Disability Tax Credit
Disability Tax Credit has helped countless Canadian families and individuals by offering them that much-needed relief. From families with disabled adults to those with disabled children and more, they have offered help to loads and loads of people. In this article, we will explore some real-life DTC cases, success stories, and Disability Tax Credit testimonials. So, without any further ado, let’s begin exploring!
Marcus: Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety
Marcus is a 13-year-old boy who was having a really hard time in school due to his ADHD & Learning Disabilities. He felt discriminated against to the extent that he stopped going to school and instead received home visits from a specialized social worker to monitor his situation. The most alarming concern was Marcus experiencing suicidal thoughts, which deeply worried his family. They began dedicating substantial time and financial resources to various support programs to help their child survive the mental condition, depression, and anxiety.
At first, they tried to obtain DTC but failed. However, their second attempt was successful with a reliable partner. The CRA replied to their request by sending a questionnaire to Marcus’ physician. Finally, Marcus was found eligible for the years 2014-2021 and received a total of $12,383.64 in retroactive credits and benefits.
Nancy: Arthritis, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia & COPD
Nancy K. is a 67-year-old adult with multiple physical ailments, like diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, COPD, and fibromyalgia. Primarily, Nancy’s DTC was approved from 2016 to 2019. But Nancy had been struggling for more than these years. Her case handlers requested to appeal CRA’s decision and formulated a new case with much stronger documents from previous years and more crucial details. Later, when the new application was submitted, Nancy received DTC approval starting in 2007. Long story short, Nancy was able to collect $8,500 in retroactive Disability Tax Credits.
Austin: ADHD & DCD
Austin, a 6-year-old boy, had been diagnosed with ADHD & DCD – Development Coordination Disorder. Owing to the severity of the conditions, Austin’s balance and coordination are critically affected. He can fall over easily, experiences violent outbursts, jumps from topic to topic easily, and is very sensitive to sound. His family has spent significant amounts of money in the budget to offer him relief. Austin has access to all of the services, from speech therapists and teacher assistants to IEP.
His family formulated his case to obtain DTC. On the first submission of T2201, CRA requested additional information as a follow-up form to the pediatrician. Finally, his application was approved from 2013 to 2023, and his family received retroactive Disability tax credits of $30 493.14.
Sadie: Ehlers-Donlos Syndrome
Sadie is a 4-year-old girl struggling with Ehlers-Donlos Syndrome. It’s a serious condition that directly affects connective tissues, mainly in blood vessels, joints, and skin, causing complex issues. Sadie needs to wear a full-body suit that she can’t take off on her own and needs constant support far beyond what a normal 4-year-old child needs when performing daily life activities, like playing, dressing, talking, etc. Her parents have been paying out of pocket to help their child combat the disease.
When they decided to apply for DTC, their first application was rejected. However, later on, they requested a second review with a stronger application form and were approved for the DTC from 2016 to 2023. They obtained about $4000 in tax refunds and Child Disability Benefits for the next 5 years.
Connie: Cumulative Physical & Mental Impairments
Connie is a 66-year-old retired nurse from BC who has been struggling with accumulative physical and mental impairments for the past 20 years. At first, her application was rejected due to inadequate information and lack of clarity. Later on, with the right support and guidance, her case handlers discovered her other issues, like Anxiety, Depression, and sleep disturbances. But these were not all. Connie had also been suffering from Sclerosis, Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis, Disc Degeneration, and more physical impairments.
Moreover, she relies on assistive devices like a cane, a shower seat, and grab bars. She is dependent on her husband for most of her life activities. When all this was accurately depicted in her application form, showcasing how her daily life was badly impacted by the impairments, her application was approved for the Disability Tax Credit from 2010 to 2023. Moreover, she received a retroactive refund of $11,408.
Wrapping It Up!
If you are also struggling with mental or physical health conditions that impair your daily life activities, you or your caregiver can request DTC with proper and detailed application. Like all these individuals, your life could also be changed, as DTC offers future benefits as well as retroactive refunds for the past ten years. So, analyze your situation, consult with experts, and formulate a strong case to land what’s intended for you – if you are truly eligible for it. Stay tuned for more informative guides.
