Why is Uptake of the Disability Tax Credit Low in Canada? Exploring Possible Barriers to Access

Disability supports should be designed to provide benefit and not burdens to eligible recipients. Unfortunately, this is not a reality when it comes to one of the main benefits open to Canadians with disability: the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Designed to recognize some of the higher costs...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stephanie Dunn, Jennifer Zwicker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Calgary 2018-01-01
Series:The School of Public Policy Publications
Online Access:https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Disability-Tax-Credit-Dunn-Zwicker.pdf