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IRS official urges recognition of older adults, highlights tax help on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Summary
An IRS agency official marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, called elder abuse a global problem and urged prevention, and said the IRS works to make sure older adults know about and claim the tax credits and deductions for which they qualify.
An agency official at the Internal Revenue Service urged recognition of older adults and collective action to prevent elder abuse while marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
"As we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I encourage everyone to recognize and celebrate older adults and the value they bring to society," the official said. The official added that "elder abuse is a worldwide problem, and it's up to all of us to prevent it."
The speaker framed government agencies as part of the response, saying the IRS seeks to help older adults access existing financial supports. "At the IRS, we work every day to make sure older adults know about and claim the tax credits and deductions they qualify for," the official said, identifying outreach on tax benefits as a specific support measure.
The statement closed with a call to preserve the well-being of older residents: "Let’s honor older adults and ensure they are able to live their golden years in peace and free from want," the official said.
The remarks were a short public statement marking the awareness day; the speaker did not announce new programs, specific funding amounts, or changes to statute. No formal actions, votes, or requests for the agency to pursue rulemaking or new benefits were recorded in the statement.
