Government Disability Grants
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Yes indeed! Government disability grants are now more plentiful than ever with the $789 billion U.S. economic stimulus package signed into law by President Obama February 17, 2009.
As a general rule, if you have a disability of just about any type, you'll probably qualify for a grant. The money and resources that are available for people with disabilities are truly staggering!
The economic stimulus plan affects individuals with disabilities in many ways. In particular, it contains numerous tax provisions including $282 billion in tax cuts.
So What's In Obama's Bill?
Government disability grants come in countless forms. One of the popluar ways is through reduced taxes. Several of the major tax provisions incorporated in the final bill include:
 The disabled are entitled to grants. |
MAKING WORK PAY TAX CREDIT: Creates a "Making Work Pay" tax credit of $400 or 6.2% of earned income (whichever is less) per individual and $800 for a couple in 2009 and 2010. It is phased out for individuals with adjusted incomes over $75,000 and couples with incomes over $150,000. This credit is not included in income for purposes of any federal means-tested benefit program. It is included in resources but only after two months. The best and quickest way to benefit from this credit is to make sure that your employer decreases your withholding to reflect it.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR SS BENEFICIARIES, VETERANS & RR RETIREES: Provides a one-time payment of $250 to Social Security beneficiaries, railroad retirees and veterans receiving benefits from the Veterans Affairs department. This is in addition to the Making Work Pay Tax Credit, and there is no tax return filing requirement to access this benefit. Beneficiaries will receive an electronic payment within 120 days of the Secretary of Treasury initiating the benefit. Payment will NOT count as a resource or income for SSI beneficiaries, thus making all beneficiaries eligible for the one-time payment.
STATE GOVERNMENT RETIREES ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR ONE-TIME PAYMENT: State government retirees not eligible for Social Security would also get the $250 payment. Also, Sec. 2202 provides for a $250 tax credit (refundable) to those federal and state retirees who worked at a time when their wages were not subject to Social Security payroll tax. They will have to file a return and this credit will reduce the amount they may qualify for under the Making Work Pay Credit, if the filers are still working. This group did not qualify for ESP payments last year based on their retirement pensions, which were not considered qualifying income(although they could have qualified based on income tax liability or other qualifying income).
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT INCREASE: Increases the earned income tax credit for low-income workers with three or more children.
EXPANSION OF CHILD TAX CREDIT: Expands eligibility for the $1000 refundable child tax credit to more low-income workers families that donÕt make enough money to pay income taxes, reducing the income floor to $3,000 in 2009 and 2010 from the current floor of $8,500.
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES: Provides a new $2,500 tax credit for college education expenses. The credit phases out for individuals earning more than $80,000 and couples with incomes over $160,000.
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS: Provides an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers for homes purchased between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2009. The tax credit phases out for individuals earning more than $75,000 and couples earning more than $150,000.
ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX: Provides temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax for millions of middle-class taxpayers.
FOR BUSINESSES
- Allows small businesses with gross receipts of up to $15 million to write off 2008 losses against five previous tax years. Current law allows a two-year carry-back of losses.
- Businesses will also be allowed to immediately write off more of their investments in computers and other equipment.
- Gives a tax break on capital gains from the sale of stock held in a small business for more than five years.
FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- Creates a new category of tax-preferred bonds for investment in economic recovery zones for job training, education and economic development.
- Creates a new category of tax-preferred bonds for the construction, and repair of public schools and the purchase of land for schools.
- Creates a federal subsidy for state and local governments offering bonds that give investors credits against their federal taxes in place of interest payments.
Remember, government disability grants don't have to be repaid! That's what grants are. You can use one to pay bills or whichever way you deem fit. Put yourself on the path to clearing your debts once and for all!
Grants For Veterans Too?
 Veterans are entitled to grants. |
Let's not forget all those veterans who've served us so well. There are government disability grants for disabled veterans as well. If you're a veteran, or know of people who are, please let them know.
After all, isn't it time you got some good news? Isn't it time you received the best and be the best you can be? It's time to change your situation. Get the best help that others have used successfully.
Whether you're a veteran or not, the stimulus package can likely help you with government disability grants. It included several additional forms of assistance beyond tax relief, including the following provisions:
AGING SERVICES TECHNOLOGY STUDY & REPORT Provides funding to the Secretary of Health & Human Services to support a study of the use of innovative technologies to assist the elderly, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers throughout the aging process.
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER BOX PROGRAM Specifies that $90 million of the $650 million must be used for education and outreach, including grants to organizations for programs to educate vulnerable populations, including senior citizens, minority communities, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and people living in rural areas. The funds can also be used to provide one-on-one assistance for installing the digital-to-analog converter boxes for these populations.
EDUCATION EMERGENCY REPAIR & INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS Criterion includes consideration of whether or not current infrastructure is inaccessible to people with disabilities.
HEALTH INSURANCE: For individuals who have lost their jobs from 1 September 2008 thru the end of 2009 and qualify to extend their health insurance benefits under COBRA, the government will cover 65% of the total cost of the employer premium for the first 9 months. Those who didnÕt elect COBRA coverage at the time will have 60 days to enroll should they choose. However, COBRA is not available for people whose companies go out of business or drop the insurance. $87 billion to support state Medicaid programs.
HUD PROVISIONS Gives the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development broad authority to waive legal requirements in the administration of housing programs under the Act, but prohibits the Secretary from waiving requirements related to fair housing, non-discrimination, labor standards, and the environment. Ensures that recipients of HUD assistance via the economic stimulus package must honor Section 8 leases and cannot refuse to rent to Section 8 subpopulations.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS All grantees must ensure that all infrastructure building projects are in compliance with Section 504 of Title 4 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
SMALL BUSINESSES: Clarifies definition of individuals with disabilities and business owned by individuals with disabilities within Small Business Act to confirm the rights of disabled business owners to benefit from the tax credits afforded to small businesses (see above).
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
- $12.2 billion, of which
- $11.3 billion reserved for Section 611 of the IDEA
- $400 million reserved for Section 619 of the IDEA
- $500 million reserved for Part C of the IDEA
UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE:
- Individuals shall not be disqualified from regular unemployment compensation for separating from employment if that separation is for any compelling family reason, including the illness or disability of a member of the individual's immediate family (as defined by the Secretary of Labor)
- Those receiving unemployment benefits this year will not have to pay federal income taxes on the first $2400 they receive.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
- $680 million
- $540 million for part B of Title I of the Rehabilitation Act
- $140 million for parts Band C of Chapter 1 & 2 of Title VII of the Rehab act
- $18.2 for state grants
- $87.5 for independent living centers
- $34.3 for services for older blind individuals
Our site offers solid recommendations on getting government disability grants. They're designed to help you achieve your dreams by showing you exacty how to go about applying for a disability grant.
Getting Government Disability Grants
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So what's next? Well, you have two options basically. Try to doing it all by yourself, or get help. Our experience tells us that trying to do this on your own generally leads to failure.
You can get help by hiring a consultant or by purchasing useful books. If you can afford to hire a consultant, then please do, but be prepared to pay a lot of money. You COULD try the books though...
We recommend two books for getting government disability grants - one for personal use and one for business use.
To get a personal grant, your best bet is "Free Money To Pay Your Bills." Despite the wealth of information it contains and the research that went into it, it's very fairly priced .
To get a business grant, "How To Write And Get A Grant" should be your bible, if you've always dreamed of owning a business. Go beyond just dreaming. Read the book. You'll be glad you did.
Are you serious? Then go for it! Combine one of these two powerful books with your own patience and persistence and make your dreams a reality. Visit our disability grants page now. Order today, don't delay!
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