A deduction is an amount you can take off of the total amount you earn (gross income). Common deductions include alimony and student loan interest. We do not need you to tell us about things like charitable contributions or home mortgage interest. For additional information, visit the IRS website.
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A child or other individual for whom a parent, relative, or other person may claim a personal exemption tax deduction.
Having a disability means you cannot do any substantial gainful activity or major activity to receive pay (or, in the case of a child having marked and severe functional limitations or have an easily recognized and extreme lack of ability to do everyday activities) because you have been medically determined […]