Vanessa A
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It depends.  In order to be considered a disabled dependent for tax purposes your daughter must not be able to substantially engage in gainful activity because of her autism. 

 

 If she is able to hold a job and take care of herself, then she would not be considered a disabled dependent for tax purposes. 

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