Offset Website Accessibility Costs by Thousands of Dollars with the IRS Disabled Access Credit
There is a federal IRS tax credit that may cover up to 50% of qualified website accessibility costs, and most organizations have never been told it exists. We help organizations take advantage of this without cutting corners or relying on risky shortcuts.
How Accessibility Best Supports Your Business
Get a tax credit up to
$5,000
The IRS Disabled Access Credit
A federal tax credit designed to help eligible organizations offset the cost of accessibility-related improvements, including website accessibility work.
Who Typically Qualifies
Most organizations qualify if they meet either of the following:
Eligibility and qualifying expenses depend on how the work is scoped and documented. A qualified tax professional should always confirm eligibility.
50%
If your organization qualifies, the IRS may cover 50% of eligible accessibility-related costs above the first $250 spent in a year.
$5,000
The credit is capped at $5,000 per tax year, which corresponds to up to $10,250 in qualifying accessibility expenses.
Website Work That May Qualify for the IRS Disabled Access Credit
Certain accessibility-related website improvements may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Eligibility depends on your organization and how the work is scoped and documented.
Accessibility-Focused Website Rebuilds
New Webflow websites built with accessibility at the foundation, including semantic structure, keyboard navigation, readable content hierarchy, and accessible interactions.
Accessibility Remediation
Identifying and fixing existing accessibility barriers such as navigation issues, form errors, contrast failures, heading structure problems, and interactive components that do not work for assistive technology.
Accessibility-First Website Builds
Custom Webflow websites designed and developed with accessibility built in from the start, including semantic structure, keyboard navigation, readable content hierarchy, and accessible interactive components.
Ongoing Accessibility Maintenance
Regular accessibility reviews, corrective updates, and preventative improvements to keep your website accessible and updated as your content and your business evolve.
Let’s Talk Through Your Options
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your website goals, accessibility needs, and whether your planned work may qualify for the IRS Disabled Access Credit.
We’ll help you understand:
Why shortcuts and overlays fall short
Accessibility overlays and quick fixes may seem cost-effective, but they often create more problems than they solve. Real accessibility requires expert evaluation, proper code, clear structure, and ongoing attention.
Want the facts about accessibility overlays?
Review the independent Overlay Fact Sheet to understand their limitations.
Tax Disclaimer
Information about the IRS Disabled Access Credit is provided for general awareness only and does not constitute tax advice. Eligibility and qualifying expenses vary by organization. For complete details, review the IRS guidance for the Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826). Organizations should consult a qualified tax professional to confirm eligibility before claiming any tax credit.
If you need a referral, we recommend Optima Bookkeeping & Tax.
Official IRS Resources
- IRS overview of Form 8826 (Disabled Access Credit)
This is the IRS page that explains the credit and links to the official form. - IRS PDF for Form 8826 (the actual tax form)
This is the IRS PDF you can link directly if you want clients to see it themselves.