Monday, February 23, 2015

Innovation in Our Community

This is an inspiring story about how some classmates helped one of their peers who is not able to speak. The classmates were innovative in how they came up with a way for their friend to access communication technology, but even more importantly, they saw the need and rose to the challenge. It took the collaboration and caring hearts of a teacher, technological support staff, and friends. Watch what happens.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=33541726&nid=148&title=ogden-teens-use-3-d-printer-to-help-peer-with-special-needs&s_cid=queue-4

Monday, February 2, 2015

Utah Special Needs Families and Tax Deductions

Here are some great resources to check out when you have a child with a disability or with special needs.


Utah TC-40D


After determining if your child has an eligible disability, use this form on your 2014 taxes. Your family deserves it and you may very well need it to offset some of your costs in caring for your child.


If your child is two years old or younger, take your form to the Utah Department of Health for them to verify that your child is eligible and to sign. For children 21 years old or younger, take the TC-40D form to your child's principal or Local Education Agency (LEA). For those with a child over eighteen years of age, take your form to the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities for a support coordinator to sign, to your child's primary care physician, or to a licensed psychologist familiar with your child.


Even though some of these years overlap, more detail regarding Parts 1, 2, and 3 on the TC-40D and eligibility requirements can be found on the form itself.


5 Additional Tax Deductions Which May Apply


Did you know that medical expenses, therapies, specialized diets, and legal fees may be considered eligible tax deductions? In addition, be sure to check if your family qualifies for the Child and Dependent Care Credit or the Earned Income Credit.


Information in this post is strictly as a reference to resources. The author, organization, and blog waive all liability pertaining to taxes and how any individuals interpret or use this information. We hope this is beneficial as information only. Individuals should ensure that they meet the specified requirements by the IRS and/or the state tax commission.