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Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

Question:   Can I claim the credit for the elderly or the permanently and totally disabled?

Answer:   To qualify for this credit, you must be age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled and your income and nontaxable social security and other nontaxable pension benefits must be below specified amounts.

Additional Information:
Category: Child Care Credit/Other Credits

Subcategory: Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
IRS, Tax Products Coordinating Committee
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP
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