Tax Breaks for Parents of Disabled Children

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Parents of children with severe learning disabilities may qualify for valuable income tax benefits thanks to some changes to the IRS tax codes.

For example, revenue ruling 78-340 authorizes a medical expense deduction for tuition or tutoring fees paid for a child with a severe learning disability who is attending a special school at the recommendation of the child’s doctor.  There is a guide that provides a brief summary of these benefits.  For information, follow the above link.