The EITC for Older Workers Act of 2025 removes the current age cap that prevents workers 65 and older from claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit that supplements income for low- to moderate-earning workers. Currently, the EITC is only available to workers under age 65, but this bill eliminates that upper age limit, making older workers who continue working eligible for the credit regardless of age. The change would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning workers would first benefit from it when filing their 2026 tax returns. The legislation affects older Americans who are still in the workforce and earning modest incomes. The bill does not specify new federal funding since the EITC operates through the tax code, though it would increase the cost of the tax credit by expanding eligibility to an additional population.
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