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Disability tax credit

Disability tax credit

Individuals suffering from a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment can claim a federal disability amount of $8,001 for 2016. If the person with a disability is a child under 18, there’s an additional supplement of $4,667 for 2016, for a total disability amount of $12,668. To qualify, a doctor must certify on Form T2201 that there exists a severe and prolonged impairment that “markedly restricts” the individual’s daily living activities. Read more about Disability tax credit