Congress·In Committee·S. 1918

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

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Senate and Congress Propose $2,000 Tax Credit for Blind Access Technology

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↔Companion bill: Congress proposes refundable tax credit to help blind Americans buy access technology

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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.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

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Child Tax Credit

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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

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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.