Getting Up to $5000 Tax Credit When Your Website Meets Accessibility Standards
Making your website more accessible is a sensible business practice, but did you know it can also get you a big tax credit? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 created regulations meant to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. To this end, the many branches of government work together to encourage accessibility for citizens with disabilities. One such opportunity is a big tax credit when your website meets accessibility standards.
In this brief article brought to you by iBoost Web, we explore this chance to upgrade your website and get a tax credit while you’re at it. We will touch on the requirements and availability, but it is always advisable to consult with an attorney and/or accountant for personalized and professional guidance.
Opportunities Introduce Possibilities
People with disabilities navigate the web in different ways. People who are blind may rely on screen readers or devices that speak the text that appears on a screen; people who are deaf or hard of hearing may use captioning; And people whose disabilities affect their ability to grasp and use a mouse may use voice recognition software to control their computers and other devices with verbal commands.
Sadly, not every website provides these accessibility services. The ADA of 1990 was created to encourage and assist businesses in delivering these opportunities for citizens.
Ways to Make Your Website ADA-Compliant
The Department of Justice (DOJ) does not have a regulation that sets out detailed standards, but the DOJ’s longstanding interpretation of the general nondiscrimination and effective communication provisions applies to web accessibility.
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division does provide some guidance on website accessibility. Some common website accessibility barriers the website mentions include:
