Disability and Taxes: Laws, Rules, Information | Publications
Summary: Disabled World offers a variety of publications on disability-related tax topics, covering eligibility for tax-free income, medical expense deductions, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Articles explore Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the tax implications of unemployment benefits for those with disabilities. Other topics include Social Security benefit taxation, expiring tax cuts affecting healthcare costs, deductions for long-term care insurance, and tax codes related to assistance dog services. This information helps individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their families better understand tax obligations and available benefits.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Does U.S. Tax Code Discriminate Against Seniors? Survey reveals 58% of older taxpayers support adjusting Social Security benefit taxation thresholds, which haven't been inflation-adjusted in nearly 40 years. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Mar 2023 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Refund Spending Plans: Food Security Takes Priority Survey data shows Americans receiving smaller tax refunds plan to prioritize savings, debt reduction, and food purchases over discretionary spending. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Mar 2023 20 Jan 2026 |
| Social Security Benefits Tax: 50% of Households Affected Half of U.S. households receiving Social Security may pay federal income tax on benefits, with average obligations reaching $3,211 for retirees and disabled. | ✓ ✓ | 22 Feb 2022 20 Jan 2026 |
| Social Security Tax Thresholds Never Adjusted for Inflation Half of retiree households pay federal taxes on Social Security benefits due to income thresholds frozen since 1983 despite decades of inflation growth. | ✓ ✓ | 3 Dec 2019 20 Jan 2026 |
| Social Security Tax Thresholds Unchanged Since 1984 Era Tax law continues taxing Social Security benefits at income levels set in 1984, affecting over half of retirees despite rising cost of living expenses. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Feb 2019 20 Jan 2026 |
| Medical Expense Tax Deduction Changes Impact High Costs Rising medical expense deduction threshold from 7.5% to 10% of AGI in 2019 affects seniors and those with high healthcare costs under U.S. tax law changes. | ✓ ✓ | 27 Nov 2018 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Reform Impact on Free Assistance Dogs for Disabled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 threatens to reduce charitable giving by $16-24 billion yearly, affecting organizations providing service dogs at no cost. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Dec 2017 20 Jan 2026 |
| CRA Fee Cap Rules Threaten Canadian Disability Benefits Proposed Canada Revenue Agency regulations may restrict professional assistance for 500,000 eligible Canadians struggling to access disability tax credits. | ✓ ✓ | 15 Dec 2016 20 Jan 2026 |
| Canada Disability Tax Credit Fails Poorest Disabled Families Canada's disability tax credit provides only $29 annually to the poorest families with disabled members, while refundable reforms could raise incomes 27%. | ✓ ✓ | 12 Jun 2016 20 Jan 2026 |
| Social Security Wage Cap Debate: Should All Earnings Pay? Survey of 1,192 seniors shows 70% support eliminating the $118,500 Social Security tax cap, requiring high earners to pay taxes on all income earned. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Mar 2016 20 Jan 2026 |
| Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductions 2016 and Beyond Federal tax deductions for long-term care insurance premiums range from $390 to $4,870 based on age, reducing policy costs significantly for qualifying owners. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Mar 2016 20 Jan 2026 |
| FICA Social Security Payroll Tax: Can You Legally Opt Out? Explore FICA payroll tax requirements, exemption eligibility, and Social Security benefits including disability insurance, SSI, and survivor benefits. | ✓ ✓ | 15 Jul 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Workers' Comp and SSDI Benefits: Tax Implications Workers' compensation benefits may become taxable when offset against Social Security disability benefits under federal tax code section 86(d)(3). | ✓ ✓ | 6 Jun 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Refund Debt Payoff Strategies for Smart Taxpayers Expert strategies for using tax refunds to eliminate high-interest debt, build emergency savings, and strengthen your financial future this tax season. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Apr 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Filing and Funeral Planning Tips to Reduce Stress Practical strategies for managing tax preparation and end-of-life planning that help individuals and families reduce anxiety during difficult times. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Apr 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Canadian Tax Credits and Benefits for Families Guide Essential tax credits, benefits, and deductions available to Canadian families, including disability tax credits, child benefits, and RRSP contribution tips. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Mar 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Credits and Deductions for People with Disabilities Essential IRS tax credits, deductions, and benefits available to disabled taxpayers and families with disabled dependents, including EITC and medical expenses. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Mar 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tax Deductions and Credits for People with Disabilities People with disabilities can reduce tax liability through EITC, medical deductions, and credits for disability income - many are refundable for zero-tax filers. | ✓ ✓ | 18 Feb 2011 20 Jan 2026 |
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