The customer you are assisting indicates that she has some medical expenses including: prescription medications, vitamins and supplements, hearing aids, and eye glasses. She also has to drive 25 km to see her doctor every month for chronic illness care. She had also been told by a friend that she might be eligible for a disability tax credit however she is not sure if she can claim this credit. Based on the information provided, please respond as if you were speaking to the client and explain: 1) What medical expenses can be claimed on her tax return. Please provide a CRA reference. 2) The specific steps the customer would need to take to determine her eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit. Please provide a CRA reference. 3) Is there anything she should know about claiming both medical expenses and the Disability Tax Credit in the same tax year? Please provide a CRA reference.

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1 What Medical Expenses Can You Claim Several of the expenses you mentioned can potentially be claimed on your tax return but its important to meet specific criteria Heres a breakdown with relevant CR... View the full answer