Nurse practitioners can now certify the Disability Tax Credit Certificate
Disclaimer
We do not guarantee the accuracy of this copy of the CRA website.
Scraped Page Content
Nurse practitioners can now certify the Disability Tax Credit Certificate
Did you know that nurse practitioners can now fill out and sign Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate? This ensures more options for Canadians who want to apply for the disability tax credit (DTC), making the application process easier and more accessible.
Through Budget 2017, the Government of Canada has made a change to recognize nurse practitioners as one of the medical practitioners who can certify Form T2201. With over 4,500 nurse practitioners across Canada who can certify patients for the DTC, this change is going to have a positive impact for Canadians living with a disability.
Individuals who want to apply for the DTC, but live in an area where nurse practitioners are the first point of contact, as for example, in Canada’s North, will benefit from this change.
The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities, or their supporting family members, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Individuals who are eligible for the credit in 2017 may be able to claim up to $8,001 on their tax return. Individuals under the age of 18 can claim a supplement to a maximum of $4,667.
Learn more about the disability tax credit and if you should apply.
Additionally, being eligible for the DTC can open the door to other federal, provincial, or territorial programs such as the registered disability savings plan, the working income tax benefit, and the child disability benefit.
Infographic
Infographic: Nurse practitioners can now certify the Disability Tax Credit Certificate (PDF)
Image description
Nurse practitioners can now certify the Disability Tax Credit Certificate
It’s now easier to get your disability tax credit certified.
Nurse practitioners are now one of the medical practitioners who can certify your Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate.
Follow these steps to apply for the DTC!
- Complete Part A of the Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, with your basic personal information.
- Ask your nurse practitioner to complete and certify Part B of Form T2201.
- Send the completed and signed form to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Did you know there are over 4,500 nurse practitioners across Canada?
For more information, go to canada.ca/disability-tax-credit.
Privacy statement
The information you provide through this survey is collected under the authority of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (DESDA) for the purpose of measuring the performance of Canada.ca and continually improving the website. Your participation is voluntary.
Please do not include sensitive personal information in the message box, such as your name, address, Social Insurance Number, personal finances, medical or work history or any other information by which you or anyone else can be identified by your comments or views.
Any personal information collected will be administered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, the Privacy Act and other applicable privacy laws governing the protection of personal information under the control of the Department of Employment and Social Development. Survey responses will not be attributed to individuals.
If you wish to obtain information related to this survey, you may submit a request to the Department of Employment and Social Development pursuant to the Access to Information Act. Instructions for making a request are provided in the publication InfoSource, copies of which are located in local Service Canada Centres.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution’s handling of your personal information at: How to file a complaint.
When making a request, please refer to the name of this survey: Report a Problem or Mistake on This Page.
- Date modified:
- 2017-09-26