@glwhite24 wrote:
Thank you for the response. Part of the reason why I'm wondering is that if it isn't treated, unlike Type 2 diabetes, he will die, and he is on insulin shots throughout the day with continuous monitoring device on him 24/7 which is a constant treatment, more than 14 hours, and he goes to kindergarten where they give him care and the shot throughout the day. I'm just curious about the disability tax credit, but without treatment, and without being in kindergarten, that would prevent my spouse or me from working. Not really about substantial gainful activity in a working sense as that wouldn't apply to a 6 year old. Thank you for the help.
For tax purposed disability is meaningless for a 6 year old - there is no benefit at all. There is no disability tax credit. As I said above for a child that is not an adult, the only benefit is the ability to extend the child care credit beyond age 13 and that only applies if child care is required because of the disability so that you (and spouse if married) can work. I do not know of any doctor who would certify that a 13 year old would require child care because of diabetes or it can be expected to result in death. (A lot of doctors themselves have type 1 diabetes).
That is the IRS definition of disabled for tax purposes (it does not mean just any disability).
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
