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There extra deduction for the blind is used to allow for a higher standard deduction for a taxpayer and spouse. This won't apply to a dependent unless they are filing their own tax return.
Do indicate in your dependents My Info section, if they are disabled. Not all blind individuals would consider themselves disable. The IRS defines the disable as:
See link below for medical deductions that are specific to the blind, if you itemize. These would apply for your dependent.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/disability/tax-tips-for-the-blind/L80haiutG
There extra deduction for the blind is used to allow for a higher standard deduction for a taxpayer and spouse. This won't apply to a dependent unless they are filing their own tax return.
Do indicate in your dependents My Info section, if they are disabled. Not all blind individuals would consider themselves disable. The IRS defines the disable as:
See link below for medical deductions that are specific to the blind, if you itemize. These would apply for your dependent.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/disability/tax-tips-for-the-blind/L80haiutG
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