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The Disability Tax Credit in Newfoundland and Labrador

Here, an approved credit also unlocks the provincial Disability Benefit.

One credit, the same rules in every province

The rules to qualify are the same in Newfoundland and Labrador as anywhere in Canada: a severe and prolonged impairment, certified by a medical practitioner. What differs is the value, because Newfoundland and Labrador adds its own disability amount on the provincial part of your return.

Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit

The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit is a provincial payment for residents with a disability who live on a low income.

  • Up to $400 a month ($4,800 a year) for people aged 18 to 64.
  • A valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate is required.
  • There is no separate application. Eligibility is assessed automatically from your tax return and DTC status, so you must file your taxes.
  • The full amount is paid when income is below $29,402, with partial amounts up to the province’s income thresholds.

Official program information from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

How this connects to the DTC

This is one of the clearest examples of the DTC acting as a gateway: without an approved DTC, residents cannot receive the provincial Disability Benefit at all.

Client Testimonials

$34,349.28
Refund received
When you called to tell me what we were getting back I didn’t believe you until I saw the cheque a few days later. I’m still speechless!
Tonya N.St. Anthony, NL
$43,165.43
Refund received
This money was life-changing for us and we can't thank Canada Benefit Group enough.
Brenda D.Rimbey, AB
$46,081.27
Refund received
I appreciate all the hard work you put in. I don't think I would have been able to do this on my own.
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$27,220.85
Refund received
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$39,851.91
Refund received
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Caden M.London, ON
$24,751.05
Refund received
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Joyce R.La Ronge, SK
$32,236.76
Refund received
I plan on putting a down payment on a house with this money. Thank you so much Canada Benefit Group!
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$41,753.12
Refund received
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Individual results vary. Amounts shown are the refunds these clients received.

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