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Congress·In Committee·9 months ago

Congress proposes refundable tax credit for access technology purchases for blind Americans

Also known as: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Creates a refundable income tax credit for buying access technology (special hardware or software) used by a blind person in your household.
  • The credit can cover purchases for yourself, your spouse, or a dependent, as long as the costs are not paid back by insurance or another program.
  • Caps the credit at $2,000 per blind individual over any 3-year period, and you can’t also claim another tax break for the same expense.
  • Starts for tax years after 2025, adjusts for inflation after 2026, and ends for purchases made in tax years after 2030.
TaxesDisability RightsTechnology

Milestones

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May 22, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 22, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Applies starting with 2026 taxes (filed in early 2027 for most people)

Credit becomes available for purchases made in tax years starting after Dec. 31, 2025

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

Begins with tax years starting in 2027

Inflation adjustments start increasing the $2,000 cap

In tax years after 2026, the maximum credit amount should slowly rise with inflation (rounded down to the nearest $100), which can help keep up with rising prices for specialized technology.

2030-12-31

Credit stops for tax years after 2030

Purchases made in 2031 and later would not qualify under this credit unless Congress extends it. People planning big upgrades may try to time purchases before the cutoff.

Related News

4 articles
Sen. John Boozman (Press Release)·9 months ago

Boozman, Luján Propose Tax Credit to Assist Blind Americans with Obtaining Access Technology

Announces introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act to create a refundable tax credit to help blind Americans afford qualified access technology.

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Sen. Ben Ray Luján (Press Release)·9 months ago

Luján, Boozman Propose Tax Credit to Assist Blind Americans with Obtaining Access Technology

Releases details on the bill’s refundable tax credit for qualified access technology and cites endorsement from the National Federation of the Blind.

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National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFBNet mailing list)·9 months ago

Legislative Update Call May 29, 2025: Meeting Summary and Recording (includes Access Technology Affordability Act update)

Meeting notes discuss S.1918 and companion H.R.1529, describing the $2,000 refundable credit and strategy for advancing it via larger legislative vehicles.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1918
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(12)
D: 7R: 4I: 1

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