Happy New Year to you and welcome to the grand finale of our countdown of the top special needs posts of 2012 here at Different Dream. The top post of the year was about tax deductions and credits for families with kids who have special needs. What an appropriate post with tax season around the corner.

Posts #2–10:

In just a second, we’ll look at those tax deductions and credits. But first, here are some of the other top special needs posts in the list:

• #10: The Welcome to Holland Thing and The Big Bad Thing
• #7: Down Syndrome: A Teacher of Life
• #6: Teachers Who Loves Our Kids with Special Needs, We Thank You
• #5: Support for Parents of Adults with Special Needs, Pt. 2
• #4: A Medically Fragile Child’s Perfect Ending
• #2: Ten Reasons to Mark EA/TEF Awareness Month

Post #1: 5 Special Needs Tax Deductions and Credits

The three tax deductions of interest to parents of kids with special needs are:

1. Medical and Therapy Expenses
2. Specialized Food
3. Legal Expenses

The two special needs tax credits are:

1. Child and Dependent Care Credit
2. Earned Income Credit

To get the skinny on these five money savers, check out the year’s top post at 5 Special Needs Tax Deductions and Credits.

What’s Your Story?

Has your family claimed these deductions and credits on your income tax before? Do you have any advice for people claiming them for the first time? How do you keep track of receipts throughout the year for medical and therapy expenses, specialized food, and legal expenses that can be claimed for deductions? Your experience is valuable, so leave a comment

Also, if there are topics you would like to see covered at Different Dream in 2013, please leave your suggestions in the comment box because this blog is here to serve you.

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