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September 7, 2026

What is changing for the Home Accessibility Tax Credit in 2026?

The HATC currently allows up to $20,000 of eligible annual expenses for a qualifying individual or dwelling. Budget 2025 proposed that, for 2026 onward, the same expense could no longer be claimed under both HATC and the Medical Expense Tax Credit.

September 7, 2026

When do Home Buyers’ Plan repayments start after a 2026 withdrawal?

The ordinary HBP framework has a shorter grace period. A five-year grace period already applies to first withdrawals made from 2022–2025; extending it to first withdrawals made from 2026–2028 was proposed on April 28, 2026 and should not be treated as effective until enacted and confirmed by CRA.