Federal Support

1 . Canada Caregiver Amount(CCA):

· Description: Provides a tax credit for caregivers who provide in-home care and support to a dependent with a physical or mental impairment.

· Official Website: Canada Caregiver Amount - Canada.ca

2 . Medical Expenses Tax Credit:

· Description: Allows caregivers and patients to claim eligible medical expenses incurred for home care, including nursing care, personal care services, andmedical supplies.

· Official Website: Medical Expenses - Canada.ca

3 . Disability Tax Credit (DTC):

· Description: A non-refundable tax credit available to individuals with a severeand prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions Qualifying for the DTCcan open up additional tax benefits.

· Official Website: Disability Tax Credit - Canada.ca

4 . Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC):

· Description: Allows individuals to claim eligible expenses incurred to make their homes more accessible, including modifications such as ramps, grab bars, andstairlifts.

· Official Website: Home Accessibility Tax Credit - Canada.ca

5 . Disability Supports Deduction:

· Description: Allows individuals who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) toclaim expenses related to disability supports, such as attendant care services anasign language interpretation services.

· Official Website: Disability Supports Deduction - Canada.ca

6 . Home Buvers' Amount:

· Description: Provides a tax credit for first-time home buyers or individuals with disabilities who purchase a home that is more accessible or better suited to their needs.

· Official Website: Home Buyers' Amount - Canada.ca

7 . Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):

· Description: A long-term savings plan for individuals with disabilities, offering contributions and grants that can provide financial support.

· Official Website: Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) - Canada.ca

8 . Old Age Security (OAS) - Goverment of Canada:

· Description: The Old Age Security program is a federal government initiative that provides a monthly pension to eligible seniors aged 65 and older, lt aims to ensure a basic level of income in retirement.

· Official Website: Old Age Security (OAS)

9 . Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS) - Government of Canada:

· Description: The Guaranteed Income Supplement is a monthly non-taxablebenefit provided by the Government of Canada to low-income seniors. lt provides additional income support on top of the Old Age Security pension foreligible individuals.

· Official Website: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

10 . Canada Workers Benefit (CWB):

· Description: Formerly known as the Working lncome Tax Benefit (WITB), the CWB provides tax relief and disability supplement for low-income individuals including caregivers and people with disabilities, who are in the workforce.

· Official Website: Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) - Canada.ca