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New Member
posted Oct 29, 2019 11:05:11 PM

Can I claim incontinence products e.g. Depends and waterproof plastic pants as medical expenses?

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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 11:05:12 PM

Yes, according to this page from the CRA (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/330-331/dtlxpns-eng.ht...), diapers or disposable briefs for a person who is incontinent because of an illness, injury, or affliction can be claimed as a medical expense.


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New Member
Oct 29, 2019 11:05:12 PM

Yes, according to this page from the CRA (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/330-331/dtlxpns-eng.ht...), diapers or disposable briefs for a person who is incontinent because of an illness, injury, or affliction can be claimed as a medical expense.