Tax-related benefits of the Disability Tax Credit
Did you know the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help you access more than just the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? If you or someone you know has the DTC, there are lots of other tax-related disability supports that...
Changes to Disability Tax Credit Eligibility Take Effect Today
The eligibility requirements for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) under mental functions and life-sustaining therapy were widened in June 2022. As of today, the application forms reflect these changes. Paper application form Digital application form The major changes to...
Federal government moves ahead with relief for RDSP holders who lose DTC eligibility
This information is an excerpt from the SUPPORTING CANADIANS AND FIGHTING COVID-19: FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT 2020 Budget 2019 proposed changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) regime for beneficiaries with episodic disabilities. These proposed changes include removing the...
Losing Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Eligibility
It is not uncommon for individuals to lose DTC eligibility for a period of time; many people are only approved for the DTC for a certain number of years, even those who have permanent conditions. The CRA periodically checks...
Access RDSP calls for better access to the DTC & RDSP on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year, October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In a year where we’ve seen the effects of COVID-19 disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities all over the world, we advocate for the need to...
Are you Eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)?
At Access RDSP, we hear from a lot of people that they are unsure if they qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). To celebrate RDSP Awareness Month, we’ve prepared this post which...
We can help you apply for the DTC
Today, Bill C-20, an act respecting further COVID-19 measures, received the official Royal Assent from the Government of Canada. This means that qualifying Canadians with disabilities will receive a one-time benefit of $600 to help cover extra costs resulting...
October is RDSP Awareness Month!
October 1st marks the start of RDSP Awareness Month! Please help us spread the word so that more people can learn about this incredible savings tool. We have created a guide for community organizations and individuals to help...
Accessible Media Interview with Evelyn Huntjens on the RDSP
Last week, Accessible Media’s Craig Oliver interviewed Evelyn Huntjens from the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Access RDSP, and issues facing Indigenous people living with disabilities. Watch the...
The RDSP: Even Better than Expected
By Dan McDonald PhD, Certified Professional Accountant, RDSP Workshop Facilitator, Parent When faced with an investment proposal it is wise to remember that “if it seems too good to be true” then it probably is. And be wary. Very...