Qualifications for disability for child dependents

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April 25, 2025
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One of my dependents (age 15) has related disabilities, ADHD and a learning disability. Does that qualify as a disability on tax returns? Will I receive an additional amount?

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Do I get a credit or deduction if my child is disabled?

If your child is older than 12 and you need to pay someone to take care of him while you work, you can say he is disabled and you can still get the childcare credit on your federal return. Or if he is 19 or older you may still be able to claim him as a qualifying child dependent on your federal return.

Aside from those things, there is no federal tax advantage to saying that your child is disabled. Your state tax laws might be different.

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