The elderly and disabled can receive a tax credit that could reduce and even potentially eliminate the tax they owe for the entire year. Taxpayers who are under 65 years of age can still claim the tax credit if they are retired on permanent and total disability, or if they receive taxable disability income during the year and do not reach the mandatory retirement age by the first day of the tax year. If you’re unclear what the age is for mandatory retirement, it’s the age when an employer forces employees to retire and it’s different for different businesses.
The IRS defines a permanent disability as one that prevents you from engaging in consistent employment. It does not include activities that relate to ordinary personal and household maintenance. If you can still take care of your house and daily life, that doesn’t mean that you are capable of gainful employment and the IRS understands that. However, the level of household activity is a factor the IRS may consider in determining whether you have a permanent and total disability. Claiming the credit also requires you to obtain a statement from your physician certifying that you are permanently and totally disabled.
What are the income limits for the disability credit? For more info, click this link.
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