I turned 65 in November of 2025 and made under 26,214 for the earned income credit for married couples, but did not get it.

harris-lynda48 · ‎March 6, 2026

AnnetteB6 · ‎March 7, 2026

To receive the Earned Income Credit (EIC) without a qualifying child, either you or your spouse must be under the age of 65 at the end of the year. Since you turned 65 during the year, your age would not qualify. If your spouse is also 65 or older, then that would explain the reason you did not get the EIC on your return.

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Bsch4477 · ‎March 6, 2026

How old was your spouse?

AnnetteB6 · ‎March 7, 2026

To receive the Earned Income Credit (EIC) without a qualifying child, either you or your spouse must be under the age of 65 at the end of the year. Since you turned 65 during the year, your age would not qualify. If your spouse is also 65 or older, then that would explain the reason you did not get the EIC on your return.

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I turned 65 in November of 2025 and made under 26,214 for the earned income credit for married couples, but did not get it.