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Medical Expense Tax
Deductions for Autism

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Medical Expense Tax

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The METC (Medical Expense Tax
Credit -- a federal tax break)

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lets you claim eligible costs
to lower your tax bill.

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Ontario families with autistic children
may be able to claim the Medical Expense

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Tax Credit (METC) for eligible expenses,
the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

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for eligible dependants,
and the Child Disability Benefit.

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the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

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The Disability Tax Credit is a different claim, for the disability itself.

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The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) checks medical expense claims often.

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Make sure each receipt shows
the practitioner’s

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licence number and your
child’s name.

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Medical Expense Tax

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The Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit.

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Read the guide
www.endthewaitontario.com/financial/tax-deductions