Government support for disability caregivers — a plain-language guide.
The credits and programs are buried in tax-code language. Here's what to look at first, and how to keep the record you may need.
What do you need help with right now?
Could I qualify for the Disability Tax Credit?
The DTC is for individuals with a severe, prolonged impairment, certified by a medical practitioner. You may qualify — the figures below show what it is worth where you live.
What disability expenses can I claim?
Attendant care, transportation to appointments, supplies and equipment can add up quickly. Keeping receipts and mileage in one place makes tax time far less stressful.
Can I get financial support for caregiving?
Beyond tax credits, there are federal and provincial caregiver programs — some pay caregivers directly. Eligibility varies by province and situation.
What should I keep for tax time?
An organized record of care, appointments and receipts is much easier to review with an accountant than a shoebox in April.
Can I get help paying for accessibility changes?
The Home Accessibility Tax Credit covers qualifying renovations such as ramps, grab bars and walk-in showers.
A federal non-refundable credit for individuals with a severe, prolonged impairment. Approval also unlocks the RDSP and other supports.
15% credit on up to $20,000 of qualifying home renovations — ramps, grab bars, walk-in showers — that improve safety or accessibility.
Federal credit for anyone supporting a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical or mental impairment.
What the Disability Tax Credit is actually worth
The federal disability amount for 2026 is $10,341 — that is the base amount, not the money back. The federal credit it produces is about $1,448. Your province or territory adds its own credit on top. Pick where you live to see the combined figure.
Disability Tax Credit estimate
Demo| Province / territory | Provincial credit (2025) | Combined federal + provincial |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ~$520 | ~$1,968 |
| Quebec(Line 376, Revenu Québec) | ~$577 | ~$2,025 |
| British Columbia | ~$491 | ~$1,939 |
| Alberta | ~$1,378 | ~$2,826 |
| Saskatchewan | ~$1,469 | ~$2,917 |
| Manitoba | ~$667 | ~$2,115 |
| New Brunswick | ~$941 | ~$2,389 |
| Nova Scotia | ~$645 | ~$2,093 |
| Prince Edward Island | ~$655 | ~$2,103 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ~$650 | ~$2,098 |
| Yukon | ~$649 | ~$2,097 |
| Northwest Territories | ~$831 | ~$2,279 |
| Nunavut | ~$656 | ~$2,104 |
Quebec runs a separate system: the disability amount is claimed on Line 376 with Revenu Québec, and requires Form TP-752.0.14-V in addition to the federal T2201 process.
Provincial amounts shown are for the 2025 tax year (the most recently published); 2026 provincial amounts are not yet available and will be updated when published in January 2027. Federal amount shown is confirmed for 2026. Sources: CRA provincial tax packages (5001-PC–5014-PC, 2025), CRA Form TD1ON 2025, and Revenu Québec Line 376.
Watch your care record build
Small entries through the year become the organized record you can review with your accountant at tax time.
T2201 evidence
DemoFeatherKeep noticed enough documented evidence to support your DTC application.
Sent to Dr. Example (sample)
Demo data — nothing is saved.
Care costs
DemoFeatherKeep noticed a care-related expense
- Expense recorded
- Evidence attached
Demo data — nothing is saved.
When care is shared across a family
Disability care rarely sits with one person. Here's how shared coordination looks.
This week’s care
DemoOver the last 30 days
DemoFeatherKeep noticed 12 hours of family care are still uncovered this week.
Here is what you may want to do: ask someone to take one of them.
Demo data — no request is sent.
- Your own medication, expense and appointment records — saved and organized, not demo data
- A DTC evidence tracker built from the care you actually log
- A referral tracker for specialist waitlists
- Free Essentials tier — no card required to start
What to keep as a disability caregiver
Keep an organized record of the care, expenses and supporting information you may need when reviewing your situation with the CRA or your tax professional.
Every dose, every day — a clear record of ongoing medical management.
Maps to FeatherKeep's medication logging.Attendant care hours may be claimable under the METC — keeping the hours logged makes them easy to total.
Maps to FeatherKeep's PSW visit logging.Keeps your appointment history organized for review when completing relevant applications or discussing your situation with a professional.
Maps to FeatherKeep's appointment tracking.Photo receipts for ramps, grab bars and accessibility upgrades keep Home Accessibility Tax Credit paperwork in one place.
Maps to FeatherKeep's expense tracker.Let's find out what may apply to you
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Information here is general and does not constitute legal or tax advice — confirm eligibility with your qualified accountant or the CRA. The phrase "PSW federal tax credit" is commonly used informally to refer to the Medical Expense Tax Credit for attendant care — there is no separately named federal PSW credit.