Can I claim first home buyer plan deduction and moving expenses for moving to a more accessible home for someone with a disability?

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Can I claim first home buyer plan deduction and moving expenses for moving to a more accessible home for someone with a disability?

Yes and yes.

Moving expenses incurred to move to a home that is more accessible are claimed as medical expenses. there's is a cap federally of $200 and other restrictions apply. Here's the CRA link for more details: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...

The Home Buyer's Amount has special rules for someone who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit - mainly the stipulation for not owning a home in the previous 4 years is removed. Here's a link for more details: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...

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Can I claim first home buyer plan deduction and moving expenses for moving to a more accessible home for someone with a disability?

Yes and yes.

Moving expenses incurred to move to a home that is more accessible are claimed as medical expenses. there's is a cap federally of $200 and other restrictions apply. Here's the CRA link for more details: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...

The Home Buyer's Amount has special rules for someone who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit - mainly the stipulation for not owning a home in the previous 4 years is removed. Here's a link for more details: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...