What are the requirements to be considered a person with a disability?
If you, your spouse or dependant have a disability as defined by SARS, you are entitled to claim an additional medical tax credit for certain expenditure. SARS defines a disability as a moderate to severe limitation of a person’s ability to perform daily tasks. This limitation needs to be:
- Lasting longer than a year
- Be confirmed by a registered medical practitioner
What happens when an impairment is less than moderate to severe?
A person can still claim qualifying medical expenses and listed expenses as per SARS guide. This will however be calculated on 25% and not 33%.
Examples of physical impairment are:
- Bad eyesight
- Hearing problems
- Paralysis of only certain body parts
- Brain dysfunctions such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, ADHD etc
What supporting documents needs to be submitted?
- The confirmation of diagnosis of disability form (ITR-DD) must be completed:
- Part A by yourself
- Part B – D must be completed by a duly registered medical practitioner (neurologist, physiotherapist, speech therapist or other specialist)
This form will be valid for
- 10 years if diagnosed with a permanent disability
- 1 year if diagnosed with a temporary disability
- Supporting documents for expense claims include:
- Doctors, hospital and therapist invoices or statements.
- Detailed breakdown from medical aid of expenses not paid
- Pharmacy invoices
- Bank statements to proof payment
- Logbook for travel claims to doctors
- Caretaker payslips
- Assistive devices invoices
- School or care centre invoices
- Medical aid tax certificate
What expenses can I claim?
Any expense listed in the prescribe lists that are necessary for the alleviation or assistance with a person performing daily tasks.
Please click on the link to download the list:
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