Eliminating (bowel or bladder functions)

A person who is able to manage eliminating without difficulties or without requiring an inordinate amount of time would not qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC), even if he or she has to go to the washroom more frequently than others.

A person who has a chronic problem with eliminating, but can manage it with dietary changes or the use of medication, would also not qualify for the DTC.

However, a person who requires assistance all or substantially all of the time (at least 90% of the time), to get to the washroom and to manage eliminating once there, or a person who is incontinent of bladder functions and requires an inordinate amount of time to manage and tend to changing of incontinence pads, may qualify for the DTC.

Forms and publications

• Guide RC4064, Disability-Related Information
• Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate

Related links

• Tax credits and deductions for persons with disabilities

Date modified:

2015-12-16