https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if-i/01/3407915#M327740 I returned your work but I want to know if I need to prepare myself to pay in on that. I can’t seem to find a clear answer Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:19:32 GMT victoriaflees 2026-02-12T04:19:32Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if-i/01/3407915#M327740 I returned your work but I want to know if I need to prepare myself to pay in on that. I can’t seem to find a clear answer Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:19:32 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if-i/01/3407915#M327740 victoriaflees 2026-02-12T04:19:32Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if/01/3407924#M327741 <P>First---what year do you mean when you say <EM>"last year</EM>?" &nbsp; Are you referring to 2023? &nbsp;Or 2024?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>What do you mean by<EM> "I returned your work....."</EM> &nbsp; ?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>We need more information----you have not mentioned what tax documents you received (or will be receiving) for the disability payments. &nbsp; Are you receiving Social Security disability benefits--or some other kind of disability benefits?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;You also have not mentioned what other income---if any---you received, nor do we know your filing status, whether you have dependents, etc. etc. etc.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Disability Income</STRONG></P> <P><SPAN><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901145-is-disability-income-taxable" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901145-is-disability-income-taxable</A></SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:58:41 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if/01/3407924#M327741 xmasbaby0 2024-12-12T16:58:41Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if/01/3407956#M327747 <P>In general:</P> <P>If the short and long term disability is provided to you by your employer, and you either pay no premiums or your share of the premiums are deducted pre-tax, then the income is taxable. &nbsp;It should have been subject to regular withholding for income tax and social security and medicare tax, and it will either be included on your employer's W-2, or on a W-2 from the disability insurance company. &nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you bought a private policy and paid with after-tax dollars (did not take a tax deduction for the premiums) then the income is not taxable.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:45:30 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-was-out-in-medical-leave-last-year-i-had-short-term-and-long-term-disability-i-want-to-know-if/01/3407956#M327747 Opus 17 2024-12-12T18:45:30Z