Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Clinical Documentation Support for Federal Disability Tax Credit Applications

What Is the Disability Tax Credit?

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a federal non-refundable tax credit administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is designed to reduce income tax for individuals living with severe and prolonged impairments that substantially affect daily functioning.

Approval for the DTC may also provide access to additional federal benefits, including the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and Child Disability Benefit.

For questions or inquiries about our services, please contact us at intake@infocuscounselling.com

Neurodiversity and DTC Eligibility

ADHD

ADHD may qualify for the DTC when symptoms result in marked and persistent impairments in mental functions necessary for everyday life, including attention, executive functioning, planning, memory, or self-regulation.

A diagnosis alone does not guarantee eligibility,the CRA evaluates functional impact, not diagnostic labels.

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder may qualify for the DTC when there is a severe and prolonged restriction in daily functioning, including communication, sensory regulation, social navigation, or adaptive living skills.

As with ADHD, eligibility is based on documented functional impairment over time

Medical Expense Tax Credit

(Lines 33099 & 33199)

Fees paid to qualified medical practitioners for completing disability tax documentation may be claimed as eligible medical expenses on your income tax return under:

Line 33099 – Self, spouse, or dependants under 18
Line 33199 – Dependants age 18 or older

This may include the cost of completing Form T2201 and associated clinical documentation. (Clients are encouraged to consult the CRA or a tax professional for individual guidance.)

Our Clinic’s DTC Documentation Policy

To ensure accurate and ethically supported documentation, our clinic follows the policies below:

  • DTC documentation is available only to individuals who have completed an ADHD assessment with Dr. Dirk Kotze through our clinic.

  • This ensures sufficient clinical records exist to support functional documentation.

  • We complete the Form T2201.

Fee for DTC Documentation Completion

Cost: $400 CAD

This fee covers:

  • Review of existing clinical assessment records

  • Completion of CRA Form T2201 medical certification

  • Preparation of supporting clinical documentation where appropriate

This fee may be claimed as an eligible medical expense on your income tax return.

Secure Delivery of Completed Documentation

Once your Disability Tax Credit documentation has been completed:

  • The signed Form T2201 and supporting documentation will be uploaded to your Jane App client portal under Documents.

  • Jane is a secure, HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant healthcare platform used to protect your personal health information.

  • You will receive an automatic notification when your documents are available.
    Clear instructions for next steps and CRA submission will be included.

This ensures your sensitive medical documentation is delivered safely and confidentially.

How to Request DTC Documentation

  • Step 1: Email our Intake Team at intake@infocuscounselling.com to book an appointment with one of our clinicians for your Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application.

    Step 2: Attend your scheduled phone appointment with our clinician to review your eligibility, discuss how your disability affects your daily functioning, and gather the information needed to complete the application.

    Step 3: Your clinician will complete Part B (Medical Practitioner Section) of the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate.

    Step 4: Once completed and signed, the finalized documentation will be uploaded to the Documents section of your Jane Client Portal.

    Step 5: Submit the completed T2201 form to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for review.

Important Considerations

  • CRA approval is not guaranteed

  • Eligibility is based on functional impairment, not diagnosis alone

  • Documentation reflects existing clinical findings

  • Our clinic does not submit forms directly to the CRA

  • You must have seen Dr. Kotze for a ADHD assessment to access this service

Ready to request your DTC documentation?

For questions or inquiries about our services, please contact us at intake@infocuscounselling.com