Aranka H. Lukacs

Over the past 6 years I have had the pleasure of receiving some additional disability tax credit coverage with the help of the National Benefit Authority.With some of the funds that I was able to qualify for I was able to set up Disability Tax Savings account and then move it into a GIC investment for the next 10 years something that I couldn’t have ever done to put something away for retirement under my current situation working part-time. The additional small amount I was recently was able to claim as well has done to paying off some of my personal debt. I have a long way to go but every bit of additional financial assistance I can qualify for does make a difference.It’s not easy living with a disability mild cerebral palsy and trying to fit into a regular life style of being as independent and self employed even in a part-time position. Someone with a disability doesn’t qualify for full benefits – I am constantly trying to keep up with expenses and salary – falling between the cracks of being not quite fully disabled and full able bodied. So have the opportunity of receiving benefits from the National Benefits Authority takes a bit of the stress off of making ends meet even if it’s just have a small room for breathing and re-budging one’s monthly budget.It’s a good feeling to know that this service is available for those of us that could use a little extra financial help to make some realistic lifestyle choices more feasible.Thank you,Aranka H. Lukacs