Each year countless taxpayers overpay simply because they're not taking full advantage of medical deductions. Individuals with disabilities are especially at risk. Time and energy spent running around to doctor visits, therapy sessions, and the like can leave little left to spend on preparing taxes. Fortunately, with a little effort year round and…

The article examines 1985 tax implications for people with disabilities and their parents. Among topics covered are medical expenses, dependency claims, and charitable contributions. (CL)

The guide presents information to help reduce the tax burden on people with disabilities and their families. Sections address medical expenses, dependency claims, charitable contributions, and special needs adoption expense deduction. (CL)

The annual income tax guide is designed to familiarize parents with the tax laws that specifically affect persons with disabilities and their families. Summarized are the changes for 1988 as well as guidelines for itemized deductions, tax credits, and the deduction for dependents. (DB)

The guide presents information on income tax procedures for people with disabilities and their families. Readers are urged to keep careful records and explain their claims. Medical expenses are described, as are dependency claims, child and disabled dependent care credits, charitable contributions and special needs adoption expense deductions. (CL)

This article gives a brief overview of the deductions and credits which may be available under current tax law. However, parents of children with special needs should be aware that specific rules apply to each of these tax issues. For instance, in order to claim a child's educational expenses, parents must carefully examine the facts regarding…

Reviewed for parents of handicapped children are Internal Revenue Service regulations concerning deductions for medical and child care expenses. (CL)

An income tax guide is presented to aid families with certain aspects of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 that specifically affect disabled persons and their families. Among items covered are personal and standard deductions, the additional standard deduction, deduction for dependents, deductions for medical expenses, and tax credits. (Author/DB)

The article explains intricacies of tax law which may be of benefit to parents of handicapped children when filing income tax returns. (KW)

This annual guide to income tax for parents of children with disabilities covers organizing records; avoiding audits; deducting medical expenses; and considering the impact of recent changes in medical expenses, Social Security numbers for children, child care, earned income credit, and deduction for dependents. (DB)

Guidelines are offered to assist parents of children with disabilities in filing federal income tax forms. Suggestions focus on keeping paperwork organized through the year, avoiding audits, making allowable medical deductions, and being aware of recent changes in the tax laws. (JDD)

Presented are guidelines for claiming income tax deductions relevant to families of handicapped children. (LH)

Reported are facts, opinions, and findings which led to an Internal Revenue Service ruling rejecting claims for medical and transportation deductions in the case of an emotionally disturbed girl who attended a private school recommended by her therapist. (LH)

Every year at this time millions of Americans scramble to file or extend their income tax returns. This article explores some of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) sections that might affect (or relate to) the taxation of parents of disabled or special healthcare needs children. Many of these tax provisions also apply to parents with adult children…

This section of the journal consists of ten articles covering various topics of interest to parents of handicapped children. (DLS)