Claiming Gluten-free in Canada

[Jackland79]

Hi I apologize if there was a better thread for this I am just wondering from anyone who claims their costs as a medical expense if you can give me any tips.

I have my letter and I have read everything I can find on the Canadian site but I can not find the database you enter it in. I do not do my own taxes so would my letter get entered and the database be filled out during the actual time the taxes are being completed or can I enter this information throughout the year?

Just hoping for any basic pointers for this

Thanks 

[KHL]

Here's some more information - see "Gluten Free Food Products": https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return/details-medical-expenses.html#gltnfr

I think you just fill in one number while doing your taxes, but you should keep a detailed spreadsheet of everything you're buying, when, how much, comparable gluten version cost, etc to show how you came up with that cost. Keep your receipts as well.

Here is the link to more info about how to actually claim it when doing your taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html

Make sure the rest of your taxes are tickity boo, though, because I imagine this could red flag you for audits, especially if the number is somewhat high. 

[Jackland79]

Ohhh I understand now. Thank you, that is very helpful!:)

[Raptorsgal]

I’m from Canada what are you doing 

[Raptorsgal]

I guess your looking to get back gluten very expensive is there any Canadian celiac support group 

[Jackland79]

Yes just trying to navigate how to claim some of the extra cost.

Sorry I don't know of any support groups though.

[Raptorsgal]

Everything so expensive what do you like.