CRA's decision
After our review, we inform you in writing of our decision.
On this page
- How we notify you about our decision
- If your application is approved
- If your application is denied
- Disagreeing with CRA's decision
How we notify you about our decision
We will send you a notice of determination to inform you of our decision.
If you are signed up to receive email from the CRA, you will receive an email that your notice of determination is available in your CRA account. If you have not signed up for email, you will receive your notice by mail.
If you are approved, the notice of determination will show which year(s) you are eligible for the DTC. If your DTC application is denied, your notice of determination will explain why.
Our decision is based on how the information given by the medical practitioner meets the DTC eligibility criteria. DTC eligibility may be granted on a permanent basis, temporary basis, or denied, depending on the information provided about the effects of the impairment.
If you did not receive your notice, make sure we have your current address.
If your application is approved
If your notice of determination says your application is approved, you may claim the DTC on your income tax return.
Your notice of determination will show which year(s) you are eligible for:
- If your notice does not have an expiry date, you do not need to send in another DTC application, unless we ask you to
- If your notice has an expiry date, you will have to re-apply at the end of that period or if we ask you to submit a new application before then
- When your eligibility is about to expire, we will notify you 1 year in advance, as well as in the year it expires, on your notice of assessment
- You may re-apply at any time in the year to avoid any interruption in your DTC eligibility
You can view your DTC information in your CRA Account.
You must inform the CRA in writing if your medical condition improves to the point that you no longer meet the criteria for the DTC.
Other programs you may be eligible for
Being eligible for the DTC may help you access other federal programs such as:
- Registered disability savings plan
- Canada workers benefit disability supplement
- Child disability benefit
- Canada disability benefit
If your application is denied
If your DTC application is denied, your notice of determination will explain why.
Compare your copy of your application, Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, with the reasons we listed in your notice of determination and the eligibility requirements.
If you are not eligible for the DTC, other tax deductions and credits may still be available to you: Disability deductions and credits.
Disagreeing with the CRA's decision
If you disagree with our decision to deny your application, or disagree with the period you are approved for, you have options:
Request a review or submit new documentation
You may request a review of your application and submit any important medical information that you have not already sent, such as:
- new or updated medical reports
- a letter from a medical practitioner who is familiar with your situation
The information you provide should describe how the impairment(s) affects you.
You must mail your review request and documents to the tax centre that processed your application. We recommend that you keep a copy for your records.
Jonquière Tax Centre
Jonquière Tax Centre
2251 René-Lévesque Blvd
Jonquière QC G7S 5J2Jonquière Tax Centre - 2251 René-Lévesque Blvd - Jonquière QC G7S 5J2
Sudbury Tax Centre
Sudbury Tax Centre
Post Office Box 20000, Station A
Sudbury ON P3A 5C1Sudbury Tax Centre - Post Office Box 20000, Station A - Sudbury ON P3A 5C1
Winnipeg Tax Centre
Winnipeg Tax Centre
Post Office Box 14000, Station Main
Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2Winnipeg Tax Centre - Post Office Box 14000, Station Main - Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2
File an objection
You have the right to file an income tax objection within 90 days from the date of the notice of determination.