Applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is an essential first step in financial planning for people with disabilities. This credit not only reduces the tax burden for the individual or their caregiver, but also opens the door to other valuable credits and programs, including the Canada Disability Benefit.
Join us on February 11th, 2026 at 7pm EST as our guest panelists provide critical information to help you better understand the DTC and how you can maximize your benefits.
What’s in it for you:
- Overview of the benefits of the DTC
- Guidance on how to apply for the DTC
- Review of the DTC and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
- Review of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
- Overview of Service Navigation across Canada.
- Insights on the impact of a disability vs. diagnosis in eligibility for the DTC
- Tips for completing the T2201 form
Panelists:
Cynthia Minh
Cynthia works as Director of Tax AID and Access RDSP programs at Disability Alliance BC. She holds an MA in English Literature from the University of British Columbia with special interest in Asian Diasporic Literature and intergenerational trauma.
Dr.Wayne MacLeod
Wayne is a family physician with an interest in helping Canadians with disabilities apply for the Disability Tax Credit. He started offering this service because so many Canadians are without a family doctor, and has since learned that people applying for this important credit face a number of barriers while trying to access it.