Learn How to Turn ADA Compliance Into a $5,000 Annual Tax Credit
Is your business investing in website fixes or physical upgrades to better serve customers with disabilities? From website accessibility work to ramps, signage, parking, restrooms, and other ADA improvements, many of these costs may qualify for a valuable federal tax credit.
Start with a complimentary ADA & tax credit review to see how much you could recover while bringing your business into compliance and reducing your risk of costly ADA demand letters and lawsuits.
Understanding the ADA Tax Credit
The ADA tax credit is a federal incentive that helps eligible small businesses recover part of the cost of making their websites and locations accessible to people with disabilities, while also reducing the risk of expensive ADA demand letters and lawsuits. It can lower your current‑year tax liability and, in some cases, help you benefit from qualifying accessibility investments you’ve already made.
Many routine accessibility upgrades may qualify, including website remediation for ADA/WCAG compliance, ramps, accessible parking and restrooms, signage, and communication aids—regardless of your industry. By claiming the ADA tax credit and addressing accessibility now, businesses can both unlock dollar‑for‑dollar tax savings and proactively reduce exposure to legal action related to non‑compliant websites or facilities.
Our Comprehensive and Compliant ADA Tax Credit Process
Initial Consultation
Eligibility Assessment
Accessibility & Expense Review
Precise Calculations
Tax Credit Application
Future‑Proofing & Lawsuit Risk Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Even small businesses can receive ADA demand letters or be sued over website or physical accessibility barriers, especially if their site is difficult to use with assistive technology. Taking action to fix issues and document your accessibility efforts can significantly reduce that risk and show good‑faith compliance.
Generally, there is no special deduction just for ADA website work, but eligible small businesses can receive a tax credit, which directly reduces the tax you owe.
You typically claim the Disabled Access Credit for qualifying accessibility expenses (including many website improvements) on IRS Form 8826 (Disabled Access Credit), filed with your business tax return. Always coordinate with your tax professional.
Section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code allows a tax credit for eligible small businesses that spend money to improve access for people with disabilities. Section 190 allows a separate deduction for barrier removal for all businesses, but that provision usually does not cover website‑only work.
The Disabled Access Credit can cover 50% of eligible accessibility expenditures in a tax year over the first 250 dollars, up to 10,250 dollars in spending (maximum credit 5,000 dollars per year).
Example: If you spend 7,000 dollars on qualifying accessibility improvements, the first 250 dollars is excluded, leaving 6,750 dollars eligible. Half of that (3,375 dollars) would be your potential tax credit.
No. As long as you keep making qualifying accessibility improvements and meet IRS
eligibility rules, you may be able to claim the credit in multiple years. Your tax advisor
should confirm how it applies in your situation.
A tax credit is subtracted directly from the tax you owe. A tax deduction reduces your taxable income before tax is calculated. In most cases, a dollar of credit is more valuable than a dollar of deduction.
Generally, the credit is available to small businesses that, in the prior tax year, had 1,000,000 dollars or less in gross receipts or 30 or fewer full‑time employees. Qualifying expenses can include many efforts to provide access to individuals with disabilities, including eligible website accessibility work.