AARP

An Age Cap in the Tax Code Harms Older Workers

By Nancy A. LeaMond, April 13, 2023 11:19 AM

Once again, the Earned Income Tax Credit is out of reach for the oldest low-income workers without dependent children. We think that's a mistake.

AARP to Congress: Include Older Adults’ Priorities in Any End-of-Year Legislation

By Andrew Soergel, December 13, 2022 11:22 AM

AARP is urging congressional lawmakers to prioritize the health and financial security of older Americans in any end-of-year legislative package.

Earned-Income Tax Credit: Window Is Closing Fast on Equity for Workers 65+

By Maxim Shvedov, November 28, 2022 11:35 AM

Making recent changes to the earned income tax credit (EITC) permanent would help older workers and boost the workforce.

AARP Foundation: Temporary Tax Credit, SNAP Expansions a Lifeline for Older Adults

By Andrew Soergel, June 07, 2022 02:10 PM

During COVID-19, millions of low-income older adults have benefited from temporary expansions to the EITC and SNAP, which could both expire this year.

We're Pushing to Make Tax Credit for Older Adults Permanent

By Andrew Soergel, April 19, 2022 03:16 PM

For the first time, many workers age 65 and older may be able to claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) this year.

Earned Income Tax Credit’s Age Restriction Should Stay in the Past

By Maxim Shvedov, January 28, 2022 10:22 AM

Policymakers should remove artificial obstacles preventing low-income workers from going back to work and businesses from filling vacancies.