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    Jan 18, 2016, 08:25 AM
    Taxable income
    My wife has been on short term and then long term disability through her employer this year, is that disability income taxable ? Also I have got a small amount of VA disability this year, if that taxable income ?
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    Jan 18, 2016, 09:11 AM
    If the disability income originates from her employer, then it replaces her wages and IS taxable income. She should be getting a Form 1099R from the employer.

    The disability from the Veterans Administration is tax-free.
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    Jan 18, 2016, 11:18 AM
    OK, thanks for the info.
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    Jan 18, 2016, 12:01 PM
    Glad to help!
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