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I am filling my dependent’s information and they ask if he was disabled. We did receive an Autism diagnosis 12/20/2022. Does/should that qualify?

bdlucas813 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:26 GMT

Re: I am filling my dependent’s information and they ask if he was disabled. We did receive an Autism diagnosis 12/20/2022. Does/should that qualify?

DoninGA — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:15:33 GMT

This is the IRS definition of permanently and totally disabled -

Permanently and totally disabled. Your child is permanently and totally disabled if both of the following apply.
• Your child can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition.
• A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death.

If the child is under the age 19 indicating they are disabled has no affect on your tax return as your dependent.

Re: I am filling my dependent’s information and they ask if he was disabled. We did receive an Au...

MarilynG1 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:22:20 GMT

How old is your child? If under 13, there is no tax benefit for disability. If over 13, and child care is required, you can claim care expenses for a disabled dependent.

Click this link for more info on child disability.