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Disability Tax Credit Refunds and Retroactive Adjustments

Some approved DTC cases may allow prior-year tax adjustments, depending on the approval period, tax returns, and whether the credit can be used by the applicant or a supporting family member.

Be cautious of anyone promising a specific refund amount before reviewing tax history and CRA approval details.

What affects retroactive value?

  • The years approved by CRA.
  • Taxable income in those years.
  • Whether any unused amount may be transferred to a supporting person.
  • Whether related benefits or programs become available.

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