Age 65 or Over Exemption

Official source

You're allowed a $700 exemption if you're age 65 or older before the end of the year. If filing a joint return, each spouse may be entitled to 1 exemption if each is age 65 or over on or before December 31 (not January 1 as per federal rule) of the tax year.

To report the exemption on your tax return:

Fill in the appropriate oval(s) and enter the total number of people who are age 65 or over in the box.

Multiply the total by $700 and enter the result on either Form 1 (Line 2c) or Form 1-NR/PY (Line 4c).

If you're submitting an abatement/amended tax return, attach:

Verification of your age, such as a copy of a license or birth certificate

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Age 65 or Over Exemption

Official source

You're allowed a $700 exemption if you're age 65 or older before the end of the year. If filing a joint return, each spouse may be entitled to 1 exemption if each is age 65 or over on or before December 31 (not January 1 as per federal rule) of the tax year.

To report the exemption on your tax return:

Fill in the appropriate oval(s) and enter the total number of people who are age 65 or over in the box.

Multiply the total by $700 and enter the result on either Form 1 (Line 2c) or Form 1-NR/PY (Line 4c).

If you're submitting an abatement/amended tax return, attach:

Verification of your age, such as a copy of a license or birth certificate