Tax Relief
Disability Tax Credit
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that assists individuals with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. If you have a severe and prolonged impairment, you may apply for the credit. If you are approved, you may claim the credit each year when filing your personal income tax return. You may be eligible if you suffer from a prolonged impairment in one category or combined effects in two categories of limitations. Detailed may be reviewed under “Who is Eligible”.
This may be completed by your doctor/specialist and your income tax return filed by an accountant or equivalent. Caution: In some cases a representative may offer to file on your behalf and receive a percentage share of your retroactive refund. This is considered unethical and it will not require large fees to file this simplified application.
Home Accessibility Tax Credit
Qualifying individuals may be eligible to make alterations to their home to allow increased functionality in their dwelling. Recently announced for 2022 and subsequent taxation years, the maximum annual expense limit is $20,000.
Free Tax Clinic for Personal Income Tax Returns
You may be eligible for assistance and filing of your personal Income Tax Return if you meet certain criteria. Individuals with modest income and a simple filing are most likely to be eligible (income levels: Less than $35,000 for 1 person, and $45,000 for 2 persons). Complex filings are not considered. This may be applicable for:
- adults 65 years and older
- housing-insecure individuals
- Indigenous Peoples
- modest-income individuals
- newcomers
- persons with disabilities
- students
Courses for Healing and Support Group
Dr. Eleanor Stein: Course Offerings
Dr. Eleanor Stein is a Calgary-based medical doctor and psychiatrist who suffered from ME/CFS and several comorbidities. She runs well organized educational courses for patients with chronic conditions, such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, and chronic pain. The courses offer a supportive environment with like-minded individuals.
Note that discounts are provided to patients who are on low-income.
Pathways to Improvement– How to use the Biological Power of Lifestyle modification to improve health.
Healing through Neuroplasticity– What is Neuroplasticity and how to use it to heal from pain and other symptoms.
My patient perspective:
As a patient, both courses were useful as follows:
Pathways course-provided useful tools to understand my new diagnosis and how to maintain emotional well being and wholeness through the transition to a new lifestyle, while experiencing significant losses in mobility and professional changes.
Neuroplasticity course-provided excellent illustrations of inner dialogue and how to build increased resilience. This created space for possibilities for developing new goals for myself. As a result of my faith in all things possible, I managed to build a website with the assistance of my daughter. In addition, I developed a newfound respect for my courage and tenacity.
Focus on Healing 