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My husband is retired on a disability, but not on SSD or medicare. Can I deduct his disability pension distribution as Permanent Disability expense

 
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TomD8
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My husband is retired on a disability, but not on SSD or medicare. Can I deduct his disability pension distribution as Permanent Disability expense

No.  Disability income is not deductible.  In fact, it may be taxable.  See this TurboTax FAQ:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901145-is-disability-income-taxable

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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TomD8
Level 15

My husband is retired on a disability, but not on SSD or medicare. Can I deduct his disability pension distribution as Permanent Disability expense

No.  Disability income is not deductible.  In fact, it may be taxable.  See this TurboTax FAQ:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901145-is-disability-income-taxable

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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