The IRS classifies some special needs trusts as Qualified Disability Trusts, and these trusts have certain tax benefits. QDTs may claim a personal exemption on their federal income tax returns. Please note, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 the personal...
In your future planning for your child with special needs, remember to consider income taxation of special needs trusts. If you set up a special needs trust (“SNT”) with another law firm, the attorneys may not have discussed how you should file taxes for that trust....
