1. Tax Deduction for Low-Income Seniors
It’s easy to overlook the special tax deduction for low-income retirees (or disabled people). The tax credit isn’t mentioned at all on Form 1040 or schedules, while the 1040 form instructions only reference it once.
But now you know about it, so there is no excuse for missing out on this tax deduction if you’re eligible. Don’t worry, we have all the information you need to know exactly if you qualify or not for this tax break. Basically, you must be considered a “qualified individual”, as well as pass two income tests.
In most cases, you are among the qualified individuals if, at the end of the tax year:
- You were 65 years old or above; or
- You were under the age of 65, you retired due to a permanent disability, and you received taxable disability income.
When it comes to those two income tests, your adjusted gross income (AGI) or the combined total of your nontaxable Social Security, disability income, or pension annuities must be under specific limits. Check the IRS official page to find out more and determine whether you qualify or not for this tax deduction.
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Hello,
I am retired. I am helping my disabled son I have a driver license but I have no car because cannot afford a car. My only income is Social Security and $300 for food stamps. For my son and myself. Housing is my biggest issue we live in a unit with a attached garage, It was a dog house. I need to know how I can save money make money.
Kathy can you be a caregiver for seniors? there is a huge need out there for honest and compassionate people to help seniors in their homes. some CNA courses are consolidated and affordable you might not even need one for domestic chores maybe work 4 hours per day so you don’t get worn out?
IN CALIFORNIA THEY PAY PARENTS TO BE THE CAREGIVER!
That’s me
You should have the story on one page not 15000!!!!
I am now 65 and the government has done so much wrong i can not even begin to think about retirement. This is so sad. Looked forward to the day with pride my whole life. Began working in the fields with my dad when I was a kid. First real job 15. Been working my ass off for 50 years. The politicians don’t care. They have it made by taking our money.
I am truly sorry William & I get it. I’m a retired school bus drover. Retired only because I had literally broke my back, I didn’t make it retirement age. I have a son that’s on the autistic spectrum whose father he never met. He was a Vietnam vet, who came home physically, not mentally. He was hit & killed by kids drag racing.
This government never gave him or his son the SS or VA benefits they were entitled to. Worked my fingers to the bone. I finally won the SS benefits where 3 lawyers couldn’t (my son was just a number), VA I’m still working on. I just don’t have another 32 years to fight. That’s how long it took to win. Absolutely ridiculous. But let an illegal come in & they get free everything & yet my son lost his dad in a war we had no business in. Go figure, right! I get it. You take care. God gives what we need. Been there, he does come through.
i am retired and receive ss but what i want to know can i file on my interest i have gained thanks