What are the criteria for admissibility to health related tax credits ?

According to the income tax legislation in Canada, to be admissible a person must have or have had a health restriction for 12 consecutive months (or longer) which is either temporary or permanent and has slowed down their daily activities in one or more of the following functions: Walking (reduced mobility), Feeding (including the preparation of…

If I am presently working, will the government consider that my current health complication is not severe enough to benefit from income tax credits ?

No. Many of our clients are working and still receive health related tax credits. If you suffer from a health problem that restricts your daily activities but still allows you to work, you are very likely to benefit from our services.

If I am the one with the health problems, why do you also evaluate my family’s tax situation ?

Over the years we have developed the expertise to obtain retroactive tax credits in diverse ways. In some cases, the person who has health restrictions cannot benefit from a tax credit, but a family member can. By doing a full family analysis, we increase your chances to qualify for retroactive (federal and provincial) tax credits.

If I am eligible for health related tax credits, then why has my accountant not done the process for me?

What we do at Alisa Refunds is a complex process demanding much effort and work over a long period of time (usually several months). Many accountants are hesitant to even try to retrieve those particular tax credits since there is no guarantee of a refund at the end of the process. Therefore, it is difficult…

I am a single parent and my child has health problems. Is it possible for me to open a file without involving the other parent?

Yes, it is possible to process a file without involving the other parent, although it is also possible that the other parent may be eligible for refunds you cannot have. In this case, we can open a file for the other parent without any interaction required between the parents.