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The Gateway:  Maximizing the Impact of the Disability Tax Credit

In addition to reducing income tax through a non-refundable credit, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) serves as a gateway to a wide range of additional tax benefits and government programs. Eligibility for the DTC can unlock enhanced credits, financial supplements, and long-term savings opportunities that go well beyond the tax return. Understanding how the DTC connects to these broader supports is essential for maximizing financial stability—both for individuals living with disabilities and the family members who support them.  Unfortunately, many taxpayers miss this credit and their tax and financial advisors can certainly help when this happens.

Why Tax Pros Are Worth Their Salt

Alan Rowell, MFA, DFA-Tax Services Specialist, shines a light on a new communications issue at CRA...how would you advise a client with this problem?

Disability Awareness: Non-Refundable Tax Credits

Our Disability Awareness series concludes this week with a look at non-refundable tax credits that can be claimed on the tax return. These articles are excerpted from Jacks on Tax, by Evelyn Jacks.

Financial Educator: Eligibility for Claiming Disability Supports

The disabled who incur expenses of an attendant or other disability supports purchased in order to earn employment or self-employment income or to pursue education, can claim the costs of Disability Supports on Line 215 so long as the expenses were not reimbursed.

Knowledge Bureau Author David Christianson Named Fellow of FPSC

Congratulations to David Christianson, Vice-President of National Bank Financial Wealth Management, on achieving his recent distinction as Fellow of FPSC.

Knowledge Bureau Takes a Break August 1-5

Knowledge Bureau will be closed August 1 to August 5 for summer holidays. Online course registration will be available throughout this time. Be sure to register by July 31 to begin your second Summer School session August 6.

DAC 2013: John Poyser – Preservation: It’s About the Crystal Ball

Why have the financial and legal advisory communities done such a poor job of committing their clients to a deep and effective estate planning process?  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    13 votes
    10.08%
  • No
    116 votes
    89.92%