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In February, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a Tax Tip regarding seven tax credits and other benefits for people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Every year, millions of people fail to claim federal and state tax credits. Some benefits apply specifically to people with disabilities, such as tax deductions, income exclusions and credits.
Many communities have free income tax-preparation services for low- and moderate-income families plus seniors over 60. These include Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Tax Counseling for the Elderly, and AARP-Tax Aide.
In mid-December 2011, Congress passed a $1 trillion spending bill to keep the government funded through September 2012, the end of the current fiscal year (FY 2012, October 2011 – September 2012).
Based on concerns about the rising number of children on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits program, the Government Accounting Office (GOA) presented a preliminary report to a House of Representatives subcommittee on Oct. 27, 2011.