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Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

OS8 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:12:02 GMT

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.

Re: Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

Critter-3 — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:35:42 GMT

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.

Re: Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:37:15 GMT

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://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899157-what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic-or-eitc

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/use-the-eitc-assistant

Re: Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

OS8 — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:40:04 GMT

Thank you! That rule did not apply the previous year, right?

OS8

Re: Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

OS8 — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:41:36 GMT

Thank you very much. It is a relief to let that worry go.

OS8