Uncertain about having claimed EIC at age 61

[OS8]

• 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. 

[Critter-3]

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. 

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

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-e...

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

[OS8]

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

OS8

[OS8]

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

OS8