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June 8, 2022
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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. 
    xmasbaby0Answer
    Level 15
    June 8, 2022

    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

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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    Critter-3
    Critter-3
    Level 15
    June 8, 2022

    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. 

    OS8Author
    Level 2
    June 8, 2022

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

     

    OS8

     

     

      Level 15
      xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
      Level 15
      June 8, 2022

      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

      **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
      OS8Author
      Level 2
      June 8, 2022

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


      OS8

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