Tax credits
Disability amount (tax credit)
A non-refundable tax credit on your return when you are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
Unused disability amounts may be transferred to a supporting spouse or parent in some cases.
Where you may see this
T1 return and Schedule 1.
Commonly confused with
Canada Disability Benefit monthly payment.
The exact definition and rules can differ by program. Check the official rules for the benefit you are applying for.
Related terms
Disability
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
A federal monthly payment for working-age people with disabilities who meet income and DTC-related requirements. It is separate from provincial disability assistance.
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Non-refundable tax credit
A tax credit that reduces the tax you owe but cannot be paid to you as cash if you have no tax payable.
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Refundable tax credit
A tax credit that can be paid to you even if you owe no tax. If the credit is larger than your tax owing, you receive the difference as a payment.
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Adjusted family net income (AFNI)
The income amount the government uses to calculate many income-tested benefits. It starts with family net income and applies specific adjustments from your tax return.
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Benefit year vs tax year
Your tax year is the calendar year on your return; many benefits use a July to June benefit year based on an earlier tax year.
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