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    aileen910 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 12, 2008, 11:21 AM
    Unpaid leave of absence considered a short term disability?
    Hi, because I had to take care of my sick family member, I took unpaid leave of absence for 7 months in 2007 from my job. Can this be considered the short term disability and deduct from the tax? Thanks!
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    Apr 12, 2008, 04:09 PM
    Were you disabled? No, you just took care of someone. I don't think this would be a legitimate deduction. I would advise not doing this in case you get audited by the IRS.
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    Apr 12, 2008, 04:13 PM
    No it not a short term disability for you, it may be for the person you took care of depending on what their illness was.
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