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Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61
- I am on social security and long-term disability through my former employment. I claimed earned income credit this year and received a larger refund than last year. Is it ok that did that? I checked with a Turbo Tax person, but still am afraid to use my tax return money and wanted to double check. I was told I can claim EIC until age 65.
June 8, 2022
4:31 PM
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If the long term disability was reported on a W-2 for 2021 then you were eligible for the EIC up to the age of 65 ... enjoy worry free.
June 8, 2022
4:34 PM
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The criteria for EIC changed for 2021 so even folks who were previously ineligible were able to get EIC in some cases. If your disability is reported on a W-2 then you may still be able to get EIC based on that income.
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant
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June 8, 2022
4:37 PM
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Thank you! That rule did not apply the previous year, right?
OS8
June 8, 2022
4:40 PM
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Thank you very much. It is a relief to let that worry go.
OS8
June 8, 2022
4:41 PM
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