A tax credit is available to certain low-income individuals if they are at least age 65 or older before the close of the tax year, and to individuals under age 65 if they are retired with a permanent and total disability and have taxable disability income from a public or private employer.

To claim the credit for the elderly or disabled, if you are filing Form 1040A, you must use Schedule 3.

Schedule R, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

Instructions for Schedule R, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled for Form 1040A Filers

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For more information, see our discussion of claiming the credit for the elderly or disabled.