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Investing in web accessibility
Did you know that websites are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) now allows businesses to invest in web accessibility?
According to Section 44 of the IRS Code, businesses are now entitled to a tax credit for investing in web accessibility and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This means that if your business is looking for a website update or redesign, taking the steps to make it accessible and ADA-compliant will not only mean that more people can access your website and interact with your products, but also that you could quality for the Disabled Access Tax Credit if you choose to create a website that is compatible with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)’s website accessibility standards.
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Understanding how the disabled access tax credit
What is the Disabled Access Tax Credit?
The government wants to incentivize investment into accessibility, that’s why it created the Disabled Access Tax Credit. This will help businesses invest in accessibility while also reducing the financial burden on them.
Get up to $5,000 back!
The Disabled Access Tax Credit can cover 50% of your business’s expenses with accessibility up to $10,250. The first $250 of your expenses are not covered, which means that the maximum credit allotted is $5,000.
Which businesses are eligible to this Tax Credit?
This credit is available to any business with 30 or fewer full-time employees.
What does it cost?
Our web development costs are the same regardless of if you want your site to be accessible or not. Accessibility, however is something that needs to be constantly updated and improved to keep up with the most recent regulations. As such, in order for your site to be ADA-compliant, it must be a part of our Web Accessibility + Care Plan.
What is the Web Accessibility + Care Plan?
This is our plan to host, secure and maintain your website while also keeping it compliant with the latest accessibility standards. It’s invoiced monthly and does not have any long-term contracts. Not only does this plan keep your website compliant with the latest accessibility standards, but your website will be hosted on a fast Virtual Private Server, which will help it load faster for your customers and have a positive impact on your search engine rankings.
Are businesses getting sued for not having accessible websites?
The number of website accessibility lawsuits has steadily gone up in recent years. With a 42% in 2023 compared to 2022 (source). Under ADA businesses are subject to a fine of $75,000 per single ADA violation (source).
Demand letters are even more prevalent. It is estimated that 1,500 demand letters were sent per week during 2022 due to the rising awareness of accessibility rights (source).
How do I know if my website is compliant with accessibility requirements?
You can talk to your website agency. There are also several online checkers that can provide you with an initial insight into web accessibility. For your convenience, we have our own accessibility checker.
Resources for your accountant/CPA
Department of Justice clarifies web accessibility
IRS Disabled Access Tax Form
ADA.gov Fact Sheet: Incentives for Improving Accessibility
Forbes magazine article about the Disabled Tax Credit
Disclaimer
This information is not meant to serve as financial advice. Please check with your Accountant/CPA to ensure you understand how the federal tax credit works and to ensure it applies to your business.
Ready to get started upgrading your website and making it compliant with ADA and other web accessibility standards? Let’s create an accessible web!
01.  30-min CALL
02. Proposal
We will send you a proposal based on our discussion. This will detail our engagement, responsibilities, timeline and cost estimate. Once you review and approve this proposal, you can sign the contract and pay your deposit to lock in your start date.
03.  Growth
Our team will start working on your project. We will set review milestones with you and your stakeholders. This is the fun part, where you will see the vision come to life and witness the impact that effective branding and web strategy can have on the growth of your business.