Nuts & Bolts of Income Tax for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families by The Arc By Elizabeth L. Gray, CELA , Special Needs Alliance® As we approach tax season, it is important to understand the different tax credits, deductions, and liabilities affecting individuals with disabilities and their families. This is a complicated subject. This article provides general information. If you would like to get advice for your situation, you should consult a professional with knowledge of both taxation and special needs planning. Claiming a Dependent The IRS defines an individual with disabilities as someone with a permanent and total disability that results in the inability of that individual to engage in any substantial gainful activity. A qualified physician must certify that the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for 12 months or more, or that the condition can be expected to result in death. Substantial gainful activ
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