New Tax Credit Can Save Therapists Money & Stress

March 11, 2011 - PRLog -- NEW TAX CREDIT FOR POWER-ADJUSTABLE TABLES COULD SAVE MANUAL THERAPISTS MONEY ON TAXES AND STRESS ON THE BODY


Coconut Creek, FL --  March 9, 2011 --  A new government income tax credit for purchasing a power-adjustable table can be applied for just under 50% of the cost, making such tables significantly more affordable for manual therapists.  Tax season is approaching, and this credit could help ease the stress of tax preparation, as well as stress on the therapist’s body.

Investing in a power-adjustable table can make an important difference in a therapist’s ability to prevent injury and enjoy a long, healthy career.  These tables allow therapists to quickly and easily change their position in relation to the client/patient to make it possible to use good body mechanics.  Many therapists feel they cannot afford these tables, which may be more expensive, and still use stationary tables.  

With a new tax credit available, there is hope that more therapists will invest in a power-adjustable table that renders work more comfortable for them and their clients/patients.  The law states that if you buy a power-adjustable table that goes down low enough to improve ease of access for someone who is mobility-impaired, you can apply for the new 1338 Disabled Access Credit.

More on 1338 Disabled Access Credit

An eligible small business is entitled to a non-refundable disabled access income tax credit for expenditures incurred to make a business accessible to disabled individuals (CODE SECTION 44). The amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the amount of eligible access expenditures for a year that exceeds $250.00 but does not exceed $10,250.00.
An eligible small business is any person that elects to claim the disabled access credit and that either (1) had gross receipts (less returns and allowances) for the preceding tax year that did not exceed $1 million, or (2) had not more than 30 employees during the preceding tax year.

The disabled tax credit is computed on Form 8826 (DISABLED TAX CREDIT) and is claimed as one of the components on the general business credit.

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