IRS Wants Input on Easier Disability Savings Paperwork
Published Date: 10/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info about special savings accounts for people with disabilities, called ABLE programs. These accounts help folks save money tax-free for disability-related expenses. If you have ideas on making this process easier or clearer, speak up by December 14, 2026—your input could shape how the IRS handles these accounts and reduce paperwork hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tax‑favored ABLE accounts for disabled people
You can have an ABLE account under Internal Revenue Code section 529A (the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014). Contributions may be made to an eligible disabled individual's ABLE account to pay qualified disability expenses, and ABLE accounts receive favorable treatment for certain means‑tested Federal programs.
Paperwork burden and comment opportunity on ABLE info collection
The IRS is requesting public comments on its information collection for guidance under section 529A; comments must be received by December 14, 2026. The collection affects individuals or households and States, and the IRS estimates 28,987 responses at 22 minutes per response for a total estimated annual burden of 10,729 hours.
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