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Level 2
posted Mar 26, 2023 4:02:58 PM

SSDI Judge determined me disabled. This is from an accident that left me with nerve damage and constant Migraines. How do I list myself to make sure I get this deduction?

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Level 15
Mar 26, 2023 4:21:02 PM

For disabled adults:

 

There is an extra amount added to your standard deduction if you are legally blind.   Your federal return does not provide any other credits or deductions for saying you are disabled, with one possible exception.  

 

There is a credit for the Elderly and Disabled which is so small that very few people benefit from it—-it has not been updated/increased by Congress for decades.

 

ELDERLY OR DISABLED CREDIT https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-qualify-for-the-credit-for-the-elderly-or-disabled

 

There are some states that provide various credits to elderly/disabled folks, so watch for that when you prepare your state return.   The states that I know of that have anything for elderly/disabled are AZ, CT, DE, IA, MO, ND, NJ, NY, VE.   There may be others.

Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2023 4:32:16 PM

You may qualify for the Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. This is a credit for taxpayers aged 65 or older OR retired on permanent and total disability and received taxable disability income for the tax year; AND with an adjusted gross income OR the total of nontaxable Social Security, pensions annuities or disability income under specific limits.  The credit ranges between $3,750 and $7,500.

 

For more information, see Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.