Financial and Tax Issues (Disabilities) « Disabilities – Other Issues
- Damages Received on Account of Personal Physical Injuries or Physical Sickness (IRS Reg-127270-06)
Proposed regulations relating to the exclusion from gross income for amounts received on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness. The proposed regulations reflect amendments under the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996. - Divorce and Disability – Identifying and Resolving the Unique Issues of a Spouse with Disabilities (Michigan Bar Journal – July 2017)
This article explores the issues that may arise for the divorcing spouse with disabilities, the effect of marital property settlement agreements and spousal support income on public benefits eligibility, and the planning tools to create or preserve government benefits. - How Being Disabled Hurts Your Credit: What to Know and Where to Find Help (9/12/17)
It is exceedingly difficult to stay afloat financially with a condition that “substantially limits one or more major life activities,” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. - IRS: 7 Tax Benefits for Disabled Taxpayers
Taxpayers with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities may qualify for a number of IRS tax credits and benefits. Here are seven tax credits and other benefits that are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled. - Roles of Disabilities Ignored for Tens of Millions Experiencing Income Poverty
Nearly half of all working age adults experiencing poverty have a disability and more than half of household heads will experience a period of disability by their mid-50s. - Tax Tips for the Legally Disabled (Turbo Tax – 2018)
Several tax breaks are available for people living with disabilities. These tax breaks aren't always obvious, though. You have to know where to look for them. - Why Are Proposed Changes Detrimental for People With Disabilities?
(National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives)
Regarding changes to Social Security Administration appeals' process.
