My son is special needs. Do I select disabled in 20202 or none of these applied?

[KathrynG3]

Whether he is considered disabled in the eyes of the IRS depends if he meets their definition. If he does, then you can select disabled; if he does not, then check none of these apply.

According to the 2020 Instructions for Form 1040:

Permanently and totally disabled. A person is permanently and totally disabled if, at any time in 2020, the person can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition and a doctor has determined that this condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can be expected to lead to death.

[b-laibson]

Thank you for the information.