What is TAPS? The Texas Association of Public Schools Property and Liability Fund (TAPS) is a self-insurance pool set up under the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act on September 1, 2001. Membership is limited to public school districts, community colleges and education service centers.
Disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aren't taxable and don't need to be reported on your return. However, Military Disability Retirement pay could be taxable if reported on form 1099-R.
1. If you are single and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) plus half of your Social Security benefits is more than $25,000 but less than $34,000, then up to half of your disability benefits will be taxable. If your income is above $34,000, then up to 85 percent of your Social Security may be taxed. 2.