This loaded with questions email arrived just now..
Eileen I've been trying to figure out how this Disability Tax Credit works. My tax person said cause I collect regular cpp & wsib I don't have a taxable income and it would do me know good to apply for it ( I am 60 ). When I asked about transferring the credit to my son, I was told cause I don't live with him I can't. I have read many links on this tax credit and not once have I seen stated that I have to live with him.This tax credit was told to me a few years ago and at that time apparently I could do it, but not now. Can you tell what the rules are for applying? Also if I can apply, can I do it separate from my income tax this year? Is the T2201 form that needs to be filed out by a doctor,is the cost covered by ohip or do I pay the cost? ...Even though I live on my own since 2004, once my son went out on his own, my income is not a lot to live on and you have to either go without or limit it so you can pay for more important stuff. Why should a child have to live at home to help out a parent that is single? If a child gives an X amount dollars to their parent to help them out with food,clothing,meds,or rent, why isn't that help towards supporting them?
I would appreciate any input you can give me on this and what I can or can't do and what would be the best way to go, if you feel I should apply.Thank you for your time and help and being there for people like myself that is confused from all this. Thanks again and have a great day.
Here's my answer because I'm sure this woman isn't the only one asking these questions, and I hope I answered all of the questions as best I can:
To apply for the DTC, your doctor(s) must complete T2201. Read the Form T2201 to review under which section you think the doctor might be qualifying you. Review the cumulative effects definition as it’s possible you may not meet the criteria for one severe and prolonged marked restriction, but two or more significant restrictions might equate to one marked restriction. Remember disability isn’t a diagnosis, it’s an impairment in ability. As for whether OHIP will pay for the form completion, you’d have to ask them.
You’ll find links to that information on my website in the complimentary links down under the Family information section.
http://www.taxdetective.ca/links.html
And the direct link to my family info page:
And… as of 2012, your son, even if he can’t claim you because you don’t qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, might be able to claim an additional $2,000 federal credit for the Family Caregiver Amount if he qualifies to claim you as an Infirm Dependent over 18.
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