Generally, if you were age 65 or older or disabled and your income and nontaxable social security and other nontaxable pension are below specified amounts, you may be able to take this credit. For more details, refer to Tax Topic 603, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled, or Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.

References:

• Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
• Tax Topic 603, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled

Source: www.irs.gov