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  • Jan 15, 2011, 11:31 PM
    jimkalb
    Is federal circuit breaker for disabled still available, filing 2011
    I have always received a circuit breaker of $750.00 each year in the past but this year, when I looked on the IRS web site I I could not find any information on the federal circuit breaker. I would like to know if this program has been phased out. There used to be a yellow circuit breaker form that you filled out and sent in with your 1099 and proof of your amount of rent per month for the year.

    Jim K.
    St. Louis, MO
  • Jan 16, 2011, 03:11 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    I have NEVER heard of this (federal circuit breaker for disabled), and I have worked taxes for thrty years.
  • Jan 17, 2011, 07:40 PM
    jimkalb
    Comment on AtlantaTaxExpert's post
    I've been permanently disabled since 1991 and have been receiving a circuit breaker since then on my federal tax return of $750.00. This year unable to find yellow circuit breaker sheet in manual, was normally in w/ 1040A instructions/manual.
  • Dec 16, 2011, 09:41 AM
    MOOKIE333
    I use to file an illinois circuit breaker but now i live in georgia can i file a georgia circuit breaker?
  • Dec 16, 2011, 09:50 AM
    ebaines
    The "circuit breaker" is a credit on your state income taxes (not federal taxes) for eligible people who pay real estate taxes or rent. The details vary by state. Illinois has a program - see: Circuit Breaker and Illinois Cares Rx , but Georgia does not:Georgia | Tax Credits for Working Families
  • Dec 16, 2011, 10:11 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Excellent, ebaines!

    Learn something new everyday!

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