I am 67 years old and retired but unable to get the credit for elderly

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I am 67 years old and retired but unable to get the credit for elderly

You do get an extra $1,300 standard deduction amount for being over 65.

I am 67 years old and retired but unable to get the credit for elderly

Or do you mean this? Very few people qualify for this.

ELDERLY OR DISABLED CREDIT https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-qualify-for-the-credit-for-the-elderly-or-disabled

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I am 67 years old and retired but unable to get the credit for elderly

The 'over 65' additional deduction is automatically included; TTax calculates your age based on the current date and the birth date you entered in the 'Personal Information' section.

I am 67 years old and retired but unable to get the credit for elderly

There may also be some state tax credit.

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