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Special assistance is available for persons with disabilities. If you are unable to complete your tax return because of a disability, you may be able to obtain assistance from an IRS office or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly Programs sponsored by IRS.
Tax Benefits
As a person with a disability, you may qualify for certain tax deductions, income exclusions, and credits. More detailed information may be found in the IRS publications referred to below.
- Standard Deduction - If you are legally blind, you may be entitled to a higher standard deduction on your tax return. Refer to IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information.
- Gross Income - Certain disability-related payments may be excluded from gross income. Refer to IRS Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Information.
- Impairment-Related Work Expenses - If you are an employee and have a physical or mental disability that functionally limits your employment, you may wish to refer to IRS Publication 529, Miscellaneous Deductions.
- Credit for the Elderly or Disabled - Refer to IRS Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.
- Medical Expenses - Refer to IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
- Earned Income Tax Credit is a tax credit for certain people who work and have low earned income. Refer to IRS Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.
For more information about the tax benefits available to persons with disabilities and the parents of children with disabilities, please refer to IRS Publication 3966, Living and Working with Disabilities (Spanish)
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: December 06, 2010
