CRA Form T2201 – Disability Tax Credit Certificate
Official Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) form for applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment.
What Is the Disability Tax Credit?
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non‑refundable tax credit that helps reduce income tax for individuals with a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment or for their supporting family member. Eligibility and details are available on the CRA site.
About Form T2201
Form T2201 is the official Disability Tax Credit Certificate used to apply for the DTC. It must be completed and certified by a medical practitioner for the CRA to review eligibility.
How to Get the Form
Download the latest version of the form in the format you need:
- Accessible Fillable PDF (t2201‑fill‑23e.pdf) – fill on computer
- Standard Printable PDF (t2201‑23e.pdf)
- Large Print PDF (t2201‑lp‑23e.pdf)
- E‑text (t2201‑23e.txt)
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or later to open fillable versions.
How to Complete and Submit
The form has two main parts:
- Part A – completed by the individual applying or their legal representative with personal and eligibility details.
- Part B – completed by a qualified medical practitioner certifying the impairment.
Submit the completed form either:
- by mail to your local CRA tax centre;
- using the “Submit Documents” feature through My CRA Account or Represent a Client online.
When to Apply
You can apply for the DTC at any time during the year. Submitting your Form T2201 before filing your annual tax return may help avoid delays.
