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    Nholton Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 4, 2012, 07:57 PM
    Pregnancy disability
    I was put on pregnancy disability for most of my pregnancy and received short term disability checks, would I be required to file taxes?
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    Jan 4, 2012, 08:11 PM
    Yes... I had been through a short term disability personally... and yes.. while its typically paid without taxes taken out, they are still due at the end of the year.
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    Jan 5, 2012, 10:37 PM
    Disability (short-term OR long-term) that is provided by your employer IS taxable income and must be reported on your tax return.
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