2006 Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with Disabilities by Michael O'Connor, Esq.
According to parent attorney Mike O'Connor, "It’s likely that 15-30 percent of families with a disabled child have one or more unclaimed tax benefits."
If you have a child with a disability - a severe learning disability (SLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), AD/HD, or other physical, mental or emotional impairment - you may qualify for valuable tax benefits.
Did you know that "tuition costs for a special school that has a program designed to educate children with disabilities and amounts paid for a child’s tutoring by a teacher specially trained and qualified to deal with severe disabilities may be deducted"?
Did you know that "Special instruction or training or therapy, such as sign language instruction, speech therapy, and remedial reading instruction" may be deductible? Did you know that related books and materials can qualify for the medical expense deduction"?
Did you know that "Parents who attend conferences to obtain medical information concerning treatment for and care of their child may deduct some of the costs of attending a medical conference relating to a dependent’s chronic health condition"?
In 2006 Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Mike O'Connor provides a summary of the most significant federal income tax benefits. He advises you to print out this guide and provide your tax adviser with a copy. We agree with his excellent advice!
Download your copy of 2006 Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with Disabilities by Michael O'Connor, Esq. http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/tax.2006.benefits.oconnor.htm
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Information posted with permission from Sharon Gudger, Special Education Consultant and Child Advocate. She can be reached at 678-764-5554 or sharongudger@bellsouth.net.