[nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
Sarah Clark
goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net
Thu Dec 23 06:10:50 GMT 2010
Hi Anmol,
I don't know the details of the new tax legislation that was just passed, but based on the most recent laws that have been in use, you can deduct expenses like adaptive technology either as a medical expense or a business (employment) expense. The medical deduction though would normally not be the best option because you can only deduct those expenses once they exceed 7.5% of your income. If you deduct as an employment expense, you're able to deduct those expenses that exceed 2% of your income.
Sarah
----- Original Message -----
From: Anmol Bhatia
To: National Alliance of Blind Students.Discussion list for NABS
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
What are some of the options to ride off the perchase of adaptive technology such as a Jaws upgrade on my taxes? I was talking to someone and it
surprised me when he said pretty much the only way for me to ride it off on my taxes would be to say it is for employment. When thinking about all the goodies that pretty everyone mostly the rich got in the last tax agreement reached between the President and Congress it really irritates me that know goodies were included for people with disabilities. Personally if you ask me any adaptive technology or product perchased due to one's disability should be a tax ride off. Just my oppinion and excuse my rants.
Anmol
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers.
Hellen Keller
--- On Wed, 12/22/10, Rhonda Partain <partain319 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
From: Rhonda Partain <partain319 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
To: "'Discussion list for NABS, National Alliance of Blind Students.'" <nabs at acb.org>
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 8:38 PM
Perhaps, Fs is thinking rehab will once again purchase their product for me. Keeping a sma current would be the best option. Wish I had thought of that before.
Rhonda
From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Anmol Bhatia
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:28 AM
To: National Alliance of Blind Students.Discussion list for NABS
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
That is correct Rhonda.
I am in the same situation. I have a Jaws 8.0 and in order to upgrade I will need to pay $550. I just can not except having to pay that right now. Freedom Scientific must think that blind people are rich or something, but it is simply not afordable to majority of blind people. However, we almost need it it. If one wants to get a upgrade I would strongly recommend paying extra $200 for the SMA so that the next three releases will be free and my advice would to maintain the SMA. Just my thoughts.
Anmol
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers.
Hellen Keller
--- On Tue, 12/21/10, Rhonda Partain <partain319 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
From: Rhonda Partain <partain319 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
To: "'Discussion list for NABS, National Alliance of Blind Students.'" <nabs at acb.org>
Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 3:36 PM
Yes, they asked me for my serial number and confirmed my name and address and then quoted me that price.
Rhonda
From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of webmaster Christopher Wright
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:45 PM
To: Discussion list for NABS, National Alliance of Blind Students.
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
Is that what there Sales Department told you?
----- Original Message -----
From: Rhonda Partain
To: 'Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.'
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
I have Jaws 8, so the upgrade price is 500 and some…..not actually in my price range now. Fs doesn’t offer a payment plan like Gwmicro does.
I guess most purchases are made by government agencies and the like.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Rhonda
From: http://us.mc538.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nabs-bounces@acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of webmaster Christopher Wright
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:45 PM
To: Discussion list for NABS, National Alliance of Blind Students.
Subject: Re: [nabs] difference between Jaws 12 and Windows Eyes 7
Hi Rhonda,
If you're concern is the cost, you might want to call Freedom Scientific and find out, financially speaking, what your options are. You might also want to visit http://www.fsactivate.com/ and press enter on the Continue Product Activation button.
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