Tax Credits and Deductions for Permanently Disabled Child

[Michael16]

I want to make sure I'm not missing out an any qualified deductions or credits for my disabled child (under the age of 13). I realize medical expenses can be deducted, including tuition or tutoring if recommended by a doctor (only after expenses exceed 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income). Are there any other federal tax credits or deductions I should be aware of for a permanently disabled child?

On the state side, I live in Georgia where there is a Qualified Caregiving Expense Credit, which allows up to 10% credit of qualified caregiving expenses (not to exceed $150 or my tax liability). According to the information I see, "Qualified caregiving expenses" are expenses paid for a family member considered disabled by the Social Security Administration or at least 62 years of age. My child is permanently disabled but does not receive Supplemental Security Income payments due to our household income. Can my child still qualify for this state-specific credit?

[xmasbaby0]

Do I get a credit or deduction if my child is disabled?

If your child is older than 12 and you need to pay someone to take care of him while you work, you can say he is disabled and you can still get the childcare credit on your federal return.   Or if he is 19 or older you may still be able to claim him as a qualifying child dependent on your federal return.

Aside from those things, there is no federal tax advantage to saying that your child is disabled.   Your state tax laws might be different.

[AnnetteB6]

According to the Georgia IT-511 Individual Income Tax Instructions, in order to claim the Qualified Caregiving Expense Credit, "The qualifying family member must be at least age 62 or been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration."  

If you have the documentation from the Social Security Administration that your child is disabled, then there should be no issue with claiming this credit.  There is nothing stating that the person must be receiving SSI to qualify.

@Michael16