CRA's review and decision
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- CRA's review of your application
- CRA's decision about your application
- Disagreeing with the CRA's decision
CRA's review of your application
After your application for the DTC is received, the CRA assesses it to determine if you are eligible. CRA's decision is based on the information given by the medical practitioner.
How long it will take
The CRA aims to process your application and mail you a notice of determination within 8 weeks of receiving it. It may take longer if information is missing.
If you send your application with your tax return, the CRA will review your application before assessing your income tax return.
Check the status of your application:
You can view the status of your application using the progress tracker in My Account.
If the CRA needs more information
In some cases, the CRA may send the medical practitioner a letter asking for more information, such as documents to support your application. The letter will contain a reference number and instructions on what to do.
CRA's decision about your application
The CRA will send you a notice of determination by mail to inform you of the decision.
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 the DTC. You don't need to re-apply every year unless we ask you to submit a new application.
Being approved for the DTC also opens doors to other federal, provincial, and territorial programs, such as:
- Registered disability savings plan
- Canada workers benefit disability supplement
- Child disability benefit
Some approved DTC applications expire after a certain number of years and you will have to re-apply. When your eligibility is about to expire, we will notify you 1 year in advance, as well as in the year it expires.
You can view your DTC information in CRA My 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.
If your application is denied
If your DTC application is denied, your notice of determination will explain why.
Check your copy of your application, Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, against the reason(s) given. We base our decision on the information given by the medical practitioner.
If you are not eligible for the DTC, other tax deductions and credits may still be available to you.
For details: Disability deductions and credits
Disagreeing with the CRA's decision
If you disagree with the CRA's decision, you still have options:
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Call to discuss
You may call the CRA to ask questions or to discuss your application.
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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.
There are 2 ways to submit your information:
- Online
Sign into CRA My Account and select "Submit documents".
- By mail
Send your information to the tax centre that processed your application. It is recommended 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
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File an objection
You may challenge the CRA's decision by filing an income tax objection within 90 days of getting your notice of determination.
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