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Claiming medical expenses in Canada. It says i need more than $703.61 (3%). My expenses are $8331.74, so why no credit or benefit?

 
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Claiming medical expenses in Canada. It says i need more than $703.61 (3%). My expenses are $8331.74, so why no credit or benefit?

The medical expense tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit that you can use to reduce the tax that you may have to pay. It can't generate or increase a refund.

 

If you can’t use your medical expenses this year, you may be able to use them next year.