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Absolutely, by applying for it using the form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate. This form must be completed by a medical practitioner and approved by the CRA, preferably before you submit your tax return.

The solidarity tax credit is available only in Quebec. It’s a refundable credit for low and middle-income families.

In order to receive the solidarity tax credit payment, you must claim it on your Quebec return, by completing Schedule D, meet the eligibility requirements and be registered for Direct Deposit.

The Canada employment amount provides recognition for work-related expenses such as home computers, uniforms and supplies in the public and private sector.  The maximum claim is $1,471. Self-employed individuals are not eligible to claim this amount.

It depends, if you are taking care of a parent aged over 65, you may be able to claim the “caregiver amount” on your tax return for each parent who is living with you who is infirm. To claim this credit your parent must be dependent on you.

The simple answer is yes, you can reduce the amount of federal tax you pay by claiming a non-refundable tax credit on a variety of medical expenses. The allowed medical expenses include those paid for the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a child under 18 who is dependent on the taxpayer or spouse for support.

It depends. You can claim medical expenses for any 12-month period ending in the tax year. For example, if you are paying for medical or dental treatments that started last year, and continue this year, you may take advantage of claiming them all next year.

Generally, you can claim all or part of the eligible amount, up to the limit of 75% of your net income.

Not under that name. As of July 2026, the GST/HST credit has been replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). It's essentially the same program — same eligibility rules, same calculation method, same quarterly payment schedule and automatic CRA determination — just with a new name and payments that are 25% higher.

So if you were receiving the GST/HST credit before, you don't need to do anything differently. You'll now receive the CGEB instead, and you don't need to reapply.

One thing to note: your January and April 2026 payments were still issued as GST/HST credit payments, since the switch to the CGEB happened in July 2026.