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.

Intaxication is defined as the euphoria taxpayers feel when they get their tax refunds, only to find their euphoria diminish when they realize it’s their very own money CRA has been holding onto.  This year, the government kept a new record amount: the average tax refund was $2,071. It’s hard-earned cash Canadians could be using throughout the year to fight inflation or invest.  Is there anything you can do about that?  Indeed there is, with the help of your Personal Tax Services Specialist.

Looking for extra money to fund rising costs?  The tax return is one such source, especially because it is possible to reach back and correct errors and omissions from the prior 10 years to generate a tax refund.  However, there are certain limitations when it comes to the deduction for CCA (capital cost allowances) and other permissive deductions. Notably, CRA has not changed its rules on this matter since 1984.   In this feature, Part 1, we’ll discuss how to adjust a return. Part 2 will discuss the specific rules concerning CCA.

The post-tax season often involves a specific type of “catch-up” for busy tax accounting offices:  filing returns for procrastinators and making adjustments for errors and omissions.  But this must be done carefully; especially because these adjustments can lead to a broader audit.  Further, there are special rules for claiming “permissive deductions” including CCA (Capital Cost Allowance).  That’s very important if the goal is to preserve tax reducers in the future or recover taxes paid in the past. 

There are six key reasons, you will want to mark your calendar to attend the next Meeting of the Minds Event, presented by the Society of Real Wealth Managers™ on August 17, 11:00 – 12:00 PM CST. It’s a complimentary event, and it could be one of the most informative hours of your summer. 

Submit the name of your worthy nomination for the DAC New Advisor Award now.  The application deadline September 1, 2022.  The prestigious award recognizes the next generation and their contributions to excellence in the tax, accounting and/or financial services.   Here’s what the winner of this prestigious award will receive and how to apply:

Have you discussed the nine key issues that require renewed consideration in retirement planning with boomers?  To begin, testing a financial plan against longevity is very important. For instance, did you know that a 65 year old male and female have a 50% probability of reaching age 89 (male), 91 (female) and 94 (either the male or the female)? There is also a 10% probability that either the male or the female lives to age 101. A female couple could have a greater likelihood of living even longer.