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If you run a small business, you know that any tax deduction can be helpful. If your business has an online presence, you must make sure that it is ADA-compliant. Failure to do so could result in large fines and lengthy litigation.

ADA compliance online is imperative, though you’ll need to invest in the right measures to implement web accessibility. The ADA tax credit allows small businesses to recover some of the costs of this investment.

Over 96% of the world’s top web pages are not accessible, which means that they’re missing out on a huge segment of the market. They’re also vulnerable to lawsuits. If you want to be sure you’re ADA compliant, let Accessibly provide you with an accessibility widget that will help you avoid legal woes while enhancing your eligibility for the ADA tax credit.

Understanding the ADA Compliant Tax Credit

The ADA tax credit allows you to get up to $5,000 in tax credits to make your website accessible for people with disabilities. If you own a business, you may have made adjustments to be ADA compliant in the past. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. While modifications were once limited to ramps and accessible bathroom facilities, the ADA now covers web accessibility.

While this may require major revisions to your existing platforms, there is good news: federal tax code allows for a tax credit for up to $5,000 on eligible access expenditures for small businesses. 

There are a few requirements to be a small business eligible for the ADA tax credit. If you’re a firm earning less than $1 million per year in gross receipts from the previous year or have 30 or fewer employees working full-time, you may be eligible for an ADA tax credit for restructuring your premises, purchasing equipment, and website improvements. 

This credit is offered through IRS Code Section 44. Businesses can claim the disabled tax credit by using the Disabled Access Credit Form, which can be used to purchase our plugin to apply website accessibility on your website for ADA compliance.

In 1998, the U.S. Congress expanded this provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require any business that works with the federal government or receives funds from the federal government to make their electronic and information technology accessible to individuals with disabilities. Now, businesses are taking measures to ensure that they aren’t in violation, which could put their funding or contracts at risk.

This means that businesses are eligible for a 50 percent credit for expenditures over $250, not to exceed $10,250 (or $5,000) in total. The amount of this tax deduction can be subtracted from your tax liability. As with all matters concerning federal income taxes, you should consult your tax professional about what the ADA tax credit covers as well as other applicable tax deductions. 

The ADA tax credit can only be used to reduce your costs of using adaptive equipment and improving accessibility. When your small business is ADA-compliant, you can receive a tax credit. You will need to determine your annual accessibility fee but there are factors that must be considered first. The website page adjustments, page structure editing, live chat support, and other features that make it more accessible are part of these considerations.

Fortunately, applying for the ADA tax credit is fairly simple. You will need to track your expenditures for the ADA-compliant items, which could mean you will be eligible to get some of your money back.

Importance of ADA Compliance

U.S. accessibility laws help to make access equitable for all people, including those with disabilities. The difference between ADA and WCAG involves bringing U.S. federal laws in line with the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

The guidelines highlight why accessibility is essential in today’s world. While the ADA tax credits will benefit your business, they also make all of your potential customers feel welcome. In the virtual world, it is the equivalent of making a ramp available to those who cannot use stairs.

An accessible website also shields you from lawsuits while providing inclusive measures. Even small businesses are drawn into litigious situations, which could cause serious problems.

One way to make sure you are following all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to download the Accessibly widget. It helps businesses create accessible websites and maintain accessible formats by following accessibility requirements mandated by federal courts.

How Accessibly Facilitates ADA Compliance

There is no need to have extensive tech knowledge to get started with Accessibly to improve the accessibility of your website. This simple widget works to make your site readable in a variety of ways for those with vision impairments.

Accessibly can help your website become accessible using enlarged content, adjustable colors for brightness and contrast, and incorporate screen readers for those with hearing impairments. It’s fast to install and supported by many platforms, making it easy to enhance your website for everyone’s benefit. The tax credit is merely a bonus you get for your business.

It’s incredibly simple to get started with Accessibly, and with the tax credit on qualified expenses to bring your website up to date with the codes, there’s no better time to get started than right now.

Unlocking the ADA Compliance Tax Credit with Accessibly

Accessibly’s accessibility widget can help you score tax benefits on your tax return in the next tax year. It is available for all platforms, allowing you to tap into tax incentives that ultimately benefit your business. The unused portion could even provide a credit amount to be used in the following tax year.

Enhance your total revenues by giving access to all through website updates. You can see the difference on your next tax return. Even better, you can get a free Accessibly trial to start being compliant today!

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What our clients say

Great experience with this app. User-friendly UI for both mobile and desktop and helps our website achieve Accessibility requirements. The support team is amazing with their hands-on assistance for any issues that come up.

BulbAmerica

November 22, 2022

This app is worth every penny. Not only does it provide the functionality that every website needs, but their customer service is beyond amazing. I submitted a question regarding the app and received the most detailed responses explaining to me what the app does, what it doesn't, and ways to maximize it. Sharing what I learned: Based on the published Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), this Accessibly app can help your website achieve compatibility. Also learned that you should scan your website using this ADA compliance tool—https://wave.webaim.org and fix the errors. Such a great app and the most helpful customer service. Highly recommend!

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September 1, 2022

Für Ethical Made war es wichtig, dass alle Menschen unsere digitalen Angebote nutzen können, unabhängig von ihren körperlichen und geistigen Fähigkeiten. Das ADA Compliance Plugin von On the Map erfüllt alle unsere Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit im E-Commerce, so das auch Menschen mit Behinderung unsere Website uneingeschränkt nutzen können.

Ethical Made

April 23, 2022

It's a great APP that works perfectly and customer service team is exceptional. Also installing the APP with very easy. Thanks!

Ecuador

January 25, 2022

We do not normally leave reviews for apps unless something exceptional has stood out to us. The level of customer support for this app was above and beyond when it came to helping us implement the app. Highly recommend!

Pristine Sprays

November 17, 2021

Does exactly what I need for a fair price! Straight forward and I didn't feel ripped off like some of the other apps. This offers great accessibility with customizable colors and positions. The installation was easy and walked me through setting up my own accessibility statement page. Thanks for making this a no-brainer for us! You earned the 5-stars!

Kiln Frog

November 3, 2021

We know of another small company that just got sued for something like $30K for not having their website be ADA compliant, so we are glad this exists! The $5 version works great for us - had a small hiccup with the display/our search bar when first installed but Kaspars from their support team resolved it within a couple of days and was super communicative and helpful. Thanks for a great easy to use product.

Stonehouse Olive Oil

September 7, 2021

Developer is quick to respond with changes/upgrades (about 2 days). I requested some changes with ARIA based on issues with accessibility checkers (e.g. Lighthouse on Chrome Developer Tools). Changes made, badda boom. Two thumbs up.

Yolk | free range design

August 27, 2021

This app has helped me make my site more accessible to customers with disabilities. It was super easy to use and customize, definitely worth the premium subscription.

GleamnGlim

March 29, 2021

As a visually impaired creator, I wanted to accommodate all my customers/visitors when accessing my shop. This app works perfectly for that, gives the visitor control of what they experience, and adds even more accessibility than most other similar apps. I highly recommend it!

Deven Rue

October 24, 2020

Great support and app functionality for stores that need a non-intrusive solution to disability accessibility.

Detail Planet

March 27, 2020

Exactly what I was looking for to assist in ensuring accessibility compliance. They've also been very helpful in assisting me customize things so it meets our site needs. Highly recommended.

FORYOURLEGS.COM

February 21, 2020

Super helpful team! Very responsive and can implement quickly and as needed. Thank you, Kaspars, for all of your help!

Rumpl

February 20, 2020

Nice app that provides easy panel access for impaired users. Support was extremely responsive to a request for minor customization - We are excited to have this in place!

Brush Hero

February 10, 2020

The tool was simple to install and immediately provided a remedy to some of our accessibility issues as we worked to update our site. Kaspars was responsive and very helpful assisting with applying some custom display requests. Overall a wonderful app!

Snow Peak

January 15, 2020

Perfect app! We love what it does to help people with disabilities and works perfectly. Thank you to the developers!

Garçon Apparel

November 5, 2019

Everyone should use this app - it’s super simple, easiest way to help your store with WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508 and EN 301549 compliance

The Bang Shack

September 13, 2019