Frequently Asked Questions - Disability Tax Credit

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1.	What is a Health Impairment Refund (HIR)?

2.	What is the difference between a Refund and a Credit?

3.	If I am already receiving a disability pension under CPP, WCB or under a private insurance plan, am I automatically entitled to a Disability Tax Credit?

4.	Can I qualify for both a CPP Disability Pension (or Workers Compensation benefit or a private insurance plan benefit) and a DTC?

5.	Can I qualify for a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) even if I'm still working?

6.	How long does it take until we get the refund?

7.	What if I don't consider my condition to be a disability or an impairment?

8.	What is meant by "Severe" and "Prolonged" and "Markedly Restricted" impairments?

9.	If it's a "tax credit", why can't my Accountant claim it for me?

10.	Do I have to pay tax on the refund?

11.	What if my condition improves and I am no longer impaired, can I continue to receive the tax credit?

12.	Does Grants International get paid from the government to do this?

13.	How much do you charge for your service?

14.	Do I have to pay you any money in the future?

15.	Where can I find out if I am already receiving this tax credit?

16.	Who is eligible?

17.	You advertisement states a refund of up to $50,000. How is that possible?

18.	How do you communicate with a person who has difficulty speaking or hearing?

19.	My Doctor's office has the form. Can't they submit it for me?