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Do I have to file my taxes on disability?

You have not mentioned whether you have any other income, or whether you will be filing jointly with a spouse.  If you will be filing a joint return then all of your combined income goes on the return.

 

There are several kinds of disability income--we do not know what you are receiving.   If your only income is Social Security disability you do not have to file a tax return unless you had tax withheld and need to seek a refund.

 

If you are receiving some other kind of disability benefits and have some other income, you might need to file:

 

Disability Income

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901145-is-disability-income-taxable

 

 

 

Who has to file?

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

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DianeW777
Employee Tax Expert

Do I have to file my taxes on disability?

It depends on the type, and the amount received. 

  • If you are referring to Social Security disability, and you aren't filing using married filing separately, then it's unlikely you would be required to file. 
  • If you are receiving a disability from your work and it is not workmen's compensation, then you may be required to file if you meet the filing requirement.  
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