Re: Developmently Disabled Tax Credit

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I'm no expert, but I think you'd be fine taking the tax credit. Autism is a diagnosis which can change -- maybe he'll one day qualify as " aspergers " or no diagnosis at all. But for now he meets the criteria, and we parents get few financial breaks, so I'd take advantage of all that I could!

 

This question is probably off subject but I wasn’t sure where else to search for an answer to this.  I live in Arkansas and there is a state tax credit if you care for a developmentally disabled child.  The different diagnosis are cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and intellectual disability.  My son has been diagnosed with autism and is “developmentally disabled” but I hesitate to take this credit.  This is mainly due to some of the wording that reads “the individual must be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity…..”  This does not classify my son and obviously, I plan for him to “recover” from most of his problems and lead a productive fulfilling life.  So, I wondering if by me checking this box and taking the credit if it will keep him from doing other things in the future…. Like maybe working a government/military job?  Any thoughts/comments/suggestions?

 

 

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