Elderly/Disabled Household Deductions

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A household that meets the definition of an elderly or disabled household is entitled to a deduction of $400 per household.

The distinction between "elderly/disabled" households and "family" (non-elderly/non-disabled) households is essential to applying this allowance correctly.