Solon Supports Bill Giving Tax Relief to Families with Disabled Dependents - PR.com
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong (1st District, Negros Oriental, Philippines) shares in this report that a measure aimed at helping poor families supporting children with disabilities and special needs has been approved by the 15th Congress’ Committee on Ways and Means. She says the measure is in compliance to Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
I just wish Ugandan Parliamentarians could emulate those of Philippines. Disabled in Uganda also need tax waivers such as Pay As You Earn tax. Cost of living for a person with disabilities has always been high and it will never go down. Governments should scrap or reduce some taxes on persons with disabilities. This would help to maintain their purchasing power, control their disability related challenges and thus wont be left out by the MDGs in their entirety.
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