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Organization:
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Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Ottawa - 333 Laurier Ave W - Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions - People with Disabilities
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Phone Numbers:
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For a list telephone numbers, click here
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Toll-Free:
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Benefit Enquiries 1-800-387-1193 * TIPS Automated Services 1-800-267-6999
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Address:
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333 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0L9
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Map
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Hours:
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Automated service Mon-Sun 24 hours * telephone, benefits enquiries Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Information about Federal tax credits, deductions and exemptions specifically for people with disabilities can be obtained at href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html" target="_blank">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.
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities; call or refer to the website for eligibility criteria
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