About this episode

Christine Brunson discusses the complexities of the Disability Tax Credit and why many eligible individuals do not apply for it.

The Disability Tax Credit is one of those Canadian programs that sounds simple until you’re staring at the forms, your medical records, and a list of criteria written in a language nobody uses in real life. We talk with Christine Brunson, CEO of Benefits2.ca, about why so many people who qualify never apply, and why the system often feels like it demands the most effort from people who have the least energy to spare. Christine breaks down what the CRA actually wants to understand: functional...

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Host: Afternoon Pint

Guest: Christine Brunson

Topics covered

• Disability Tax Credit
• Canada
• Benefits
• Taxation
• Healthcare
• Accessibility

Keywords

• Disability Tax Credit
• Canada
• Benefits2.ca
• CRA
• Tax Credit
• Eligibility
• Healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benefits2.ca, CRA

Places: Canada

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