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Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

Congress proposes refundable tax credit to help blind Americans buy access technology

Also known as: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Creates a refundable tax credit to help pay for access technology (special hardware or software) used by blind people.
  • The credit can cover what you paid out of pocket (not paid back by insurance) for the taxpayer, their spouse, or a dependent who is blind.
  • Limits the credit to $2,000 for each blind person over any 3-year period, with inflation adjustments starting after 2026.
  • You can’t claim this credit for the same expense if you already used another tax credit or tax write-off for it.
  • Would start for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2025, and would end after Dec. 31, 2030.
TaxesDisability RightsTechnologyConsumer Protection

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 24, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Feb 24, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Starting with 2026 tax year purchases (filed during the 2027 tax season for most people)

People can start claiming the credit for purchases made in tax years that begin after December 31, 2025.

If you buy qualified access technology during the 2026 tax year (or later, while the credit exists), you may be able to claim a refundable credit when you file your federal taxes.

For tax years beginning after 2026 (commonly the 2027 tax year)

The $2,000 cap begins adjusting for inflation for tax years starting after 2026 (rounded down to the next $100).

Over time, the maximum credit amount may rise, which could help keep up with higher prices for accessibility tech—but increases might be limited by the rounding rule.

2030-12-31

The credit stops applying for amounts paid or incurred in tax years beginning after December 31, 2030.

If you buy qualified access technology in 2031 (or later), you would not be able to claim this credit unless Congress extends it.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1529
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Cosponsors

(48)
D: 24R: 24

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