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re: A question for the tax experts of the OT

Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:52 am to
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:52 am to
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Observing your child for a possible diagnosis or further treatment recommendations?


Yes. She is at his daycare for 4 hours, Mon-Wed. Amazing progress.





Posted by econ85
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:10 am to
What terrible things is your child doing, exactly?
Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:13 am to
It's a form of therapy so yeah. Or add it to education. You can get a better idea from your tax person but I'm pretty positive it's tax deductible as long as it goes into something that accumulates enough money to be considered a deduction.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 12:52 pm to
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What terrible things is your child doing, exactly?

Disobedient, getting in personal space of other kids more than normal, pushing kids down on playground. None of this is out of anger, he's just hyperactive as shite and very impulsive. We're being told he's a textbook case of ADHD but with his age I'm reluctant to bring any meds into the picture. He's a tad behind maturity wise as well, still has moments of fits.

He's been introduced to the belt, so the bratty fits have stopped at home and school (for the most part).
Posted by madamsquirrel
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 12:59 pm to
If he has ADHD then the things he is learning through behavioral therapy he will use for a lifetime. Way better investment than meds IMO.
Posted by Spankum
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 1:05 pm to
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He's been introduced to the belt, so the bratty fits have stopped at home and school (for the most part).


this made me laugh...

honestly, with that kind of money at stake, I would probably have a professional do my taxes this year, as it could either save you a hell of a lot of money or keep you out of an audit...or both...
Posted by East Coast Band
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 1:11 pm to
too bad your child has to be in daycare. does he exhibit this type behavior at home?
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 1:32 pm to
A little but not near as much as school. I think part of the reason is that his teachers are pushovers, and he is a very smart and clever kid and knows how to take advantage of them.

We've had a recent chat with the director of the day care to discuss discipline, and the past couple of weeks have been very good.
Posted by yellowfin
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 1:35 pm to
Pretty sure medical expense is your only option, I don't know of any educational deductions/credits for 4 year old except child care credit that's probably already maxed out with daycare cost.
Posted by Jcorye1
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Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 2:34 pm to
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Pretty sure medical expense is your only option, I don't know of any educational deductions/credits for 4 year old except child care credit that's probably already maxed out with daycare cost.



Yeah we have a refundable and non-refundable child care credit, but you also have to be part of a daycare that is accredited in some way.

As for the rest, yeah I dunno, I do motor fuels.
Posted by TigerintheNO
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 2:36 pm to
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honestly, with that kind of money at stake, I would probably have a professional do my taxes this year, as it could either save you a hell of a lot of money or keep you out of an audit...or both...


If you are paying $360 a week, pay a CPA $100 to do your taxes.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:06 pm to
Thanks all for the input.

Posted by Traffic Circle
Down the Rabbit Hole
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:07 pm to
Is that for a Chiropractor?
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:13 pm to
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A little but not near as much as school.
Kids don't change when they get off of a bus. The difference is probably attributed to the fact that there are not other 4 yr old kids at home.

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I think part of the reason is that his teachers are pushovers
Maybe if they could use a belt, like you did.

Posted by Geauxtiga
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:22 pm to
Is your kid an only child? Hasn't been around a lot of kids before this? Was he in in-home day care by himself?

If so, a lot of this could be due to basic socialization- which is a HUGE part of what pre-school targets.
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