Canada. Canada Revenue Agency
Site: Ottawa - 333 Laurier Ave
Service: Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions - People with Disabilities
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0411 | Last Full Update: 27 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Kent St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Information about Federal tax credits, deductions and exemptions specifically for people with disabilities can be obtained at www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html Disability Tax Credit: (usually called the disability amount) reduces the income tax that a person with a disability has to pay. Child disability benefit (CDB): is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 who qualifies for the disability amount. Information about the CDB can be obtained at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html Medical expenses deductions: medical expenses associated with a disability that can be claimed to reduce taxes. Disability supports deduction: allows you to deduct certain expenses for supports that enable you to work or go to school. Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Taxes (GST/HST): many goods and services used by people with disabilities are exempt from the GST/HST. |
| Hours | Automated service Mon-Sun 24 hours * telephone, benefits enquiries Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities; call or refer to the website for eligibility criteria |
| Application | Forms can be obtained by calling or from the website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications.html. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Attendant Subsidies ; Disability Tax Credit Information ; Family Caregiver Subsidies ; Federal Government Information Services ~ Disabilities Issues ; Federal Government Information Services ~ Tax Issues ; General Federal Income Tax Information ; Internet Information Resources ~ Disabilities Issues ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Respite Care Subsidies ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Service Cost Payment Assistance ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | For a list telephone numbers, click here |
| Toll Free Phone | Benefit Enquiries 1-800-387-1193 ; TIPS Automated Services 1-800-267-6999 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-665-0354 |
| Website | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Federal - Revenue Canada Agency |
| Print Material | Available on website or by calling |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |