If you or someone in your household has Celiac disease, you may be eligible to claim part of your gluten-free grocery costs as a medical expense on your Canadian tax return - but only if you calculate it correctly.
This tool helps you do exactly that.
The Gluten-Free Claim Calculator helps you track and calculate the incremental cost of gluten-free food products, as allowed by the CRA for people diagnosed with Celiac disease. It walks you through the inputs required to determine what portion of your gluten-free grocery expenses can be claimed, based on:
✅ The price difference between GF and non-GF products
✅ Differences in product size or weight
✅ What portion of the product was consumed by the person with Celiac
✅ CRA’s documentation and medical expense guidelines
Canadians diagnosed with Celiac disease who have a doctor’s note
Parents, caregivers, or spouses tracking gluten-free expenses for a household member
Individuals looking to back up their claim with organized documentation
Tax preparers or DIY filers who want to ensure their gluten-free food claim meets CRA standards
A step-by-step Instructions tab explaining what to enter in each cell
A Product Log + Claim Tracker where you input your purchases and receipt details
A formula-driven calculator that adjusts for product size and portion consumed
An Annual Claim Summary that totals your eligible expense for the year
This calculator is available in both Excel and Google Sheets formats and is designed for personal use by Canadian individuals or families who are looking to maximize their tax return while staying fully compliant.
If you or someone in your household has Celiac disease, you may be eligible to claim part of your gluten-free grocery costs as a medical expense on your Canadian tax return - but only if you calculate it correctly.
This tool helps you do exactly that.
The Gluten-Free Claim Calculator helps you track and calculate the incremental cost of gluten-free food products, as allowed by the CRA for people diagnosed with Celiac disease. It walks you through the inputs required to determine what portion of your gluten-free grocery expenses can be claimed, based on:
✅ The price difference between GF and non-GF products
✅ Differences in product size or weight
✅ What portion of the product was consumed by the person with Celiac
✅ CRA’s documentation and medical expense guidelines
Canadians diagnosed with Celiac disease who have a doctor’s note
Parents, caregivers, or spouses tracking gluten-free expenses for a household member
Individuals looking to back up their claim with organized documentation
Tax preparers or DIY filers who want to ensure their gluten-free food claim meets CRA standards
A step-by-step Instructions tab explaining what to enter in each cell
A Product Log + Claim Tracker where you input your purchases and receipt details
A formula-driven calculator that adjusts for product size and portion consumed
An Annual Claim Summary that totals your eligible expense for the year
This calculator is available in both Excel and Google Sheets formats and is designed for personal use by Canadian individuals or families who are looking to maximize their tax return while staying fully compliant.
