know about IRS tax. Tax rules changed by COVID relief

Pandemic-related relief changed many rules for 2021 tax returns. 

Pandemic-related relief changed many rules for 2021 tax returns. 

On 2021 returns, there's no longer an age cap or ceiling set at 64 or younger for workers to qualify for the earned income tax credit. 

On 2021 returns, there's no longer an age cap or ceiling set at 64 or younger for workers to qualify for the earned income tax credit. 

It's a one-time-only deal, but the AARP is pushing to extend the tax break for older workers beyond 2021 tax returns.

It's a one-time-only deal, but the AARP is pushing to extend the tax break for older workers beyond 2021 tax returns.

The earned income credit (also called EITC or EIC) has been expanded 

The earned income credit (also called EITC or EIC) has been expanded 

so that the credit can apply on 2021 federal returns to workers who are 65 or older, 

so that the credit can apply on 2021 federal returns to workers who are 65 or older, 

even if they do not have dependent children, thanks to the American Rescue Plan passed last year.

even if they do not have dependent children, thanks to the American Rescue Plan passed last year.

It now also applies to childless workers from age 19 to 24 

It now also applies to childless workers from age 19 to 24 

who are not half-time or full-time students 

who are not half-time or full-time students 

and are claimed as dependents on their parents' tax return.

and are claimed as dependents on their parents' tax return.

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