Are there any disability-specific exemptions from taxation?

In Texas, people with disabilities may be eligible for certain property tax exemptions based on their disability status. These exemptions are in place to help provide additional financial relief to people with disabilities, who often face higher costs of living than the general population. One such exemption is the homestead exemption, which allows disabled Texans to pay reduced property taxes on the home in which they live. This exemption is available for individuals who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration or from the Veterans Administration, or who have a certified disability from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Other exemptions include a Texas Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Exemption, a Texas Disabled Persons’ Property Tax Exemption, and a Texas Disabled Persons’ Property Tax Freeze. The Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Exemption applies to veterans who were disabled in the line of duty, while the other two exemptions are available to individuals who are at least 65 years old or who have been certified as having a disability by the IRS. All of these exemptions provide a certain amount of relief from property taxes, typically between 25 and 65 percent. To take advantage of these exemptions, disabled Texans must typically apply with their county appraisal district or tax assessor-collector. Each county has its own process for applying for these exemptions, so individuals should contact their local appraisal district or tax assessor-collector for more information.

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