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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Wondering if you meet the eligibility criteria? CRA offers a useful guide to help you gain a better understanding on if your impairments would quality.
CRA's Self Assessment Questionnaire
Alternatively, you can take our Eligibility Survey and speak to a member of our team to help you directly.
Empower DTC's Eligibility Survey
If you need a copy of the application, CRA offers multiple formatted versions on their website.
T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate
Not sure how to submit your application once it's completed? Here you can find more information on how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit.
Want to know how to claim the Disability Tax Credit on your taxes? CRA provides detailed information on how to claim for both the current and past years, along with who is eligible to claim DTC.
Curious about the retroactive amounts for the DTC from previous years? You can view the chart by clicking the link below. There are a few ways you can request retroactive amounts, if eligible. Check out more on this on our FAQ's page.
DTC Retroactive Amounts - 10 Prior Years
If you're eligible to receive retroactive Child Disability Benefit payments, once you're approved for the DTC, CRA will automatically calculate your CDB payments for the current year and the two previous years. For any payments dating back further than two years, you'll need to submit a written request to the CRA.
How it's calculated:
Child Disability Benefit (CDB) payments are adjusted annually in July, based on your Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) from the previous year's tax return.
For instance:
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Payments from July 2024 to June 2025 are calculated using your AFNI from your 2023 tax return.
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Payments from July 2023 to June 2024 were based on your AFNI from your 2022 tax return.
For the period of July 2024 to June 2025, you may be eligible to receive up to $3,322 ($276.83 monthly) for each child who qualifies for the DTC.
Check out the links to view detailed information about amounts based on the number of dependents and your AFNI.
Child Disability Benefit - 2024 (base year)
Child Disability Benefit - 2023 (base year)
Child Disability Benefit - 2022 (base year)
Child Disability Benefit - 2021 (base year)
Child Disability Benefit - 2020 (base year)
Wondering how to apply for the new Canadian Disability Benefit? Applications are now open with payments beginning July 2025.
Please note that must first receive your DTC approval before you apply for the Canadian Disability Benefit.
How to Apply - Canadian Disability Benefit
Need more information that wasn't covered here? Please contact us or follow the link below for a directory with general information on various different disability related programs offered by CRA, including program eligibilities and how to claim.