Why did I not get the extra $6000 Senior deduction? Im well below the income threshold

[VolvoGirl]

There are 2 lines for 36 because the deduction is for each spouse over 65.  One spouse might be under 65.   And also because if the amount is reduced for being in the phaseout AGI,  the deduction is reduced for each spouse separately.  Not just reduced from the 12,000 but from each spouse’s 6,000.   Making it 12% effectively not just the 6% phaseout.   

Did you see the Caution on IRS Schedule 1-A?   

[DoninGA]

@jmel1 Why do you not believe the IRS?  The form states specifically for Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors

In the Caution box - You and/or your spouse must have a valid social security number. If married, you must file jointly to claim this deduction. 

Is the IRS lying?

[xmasbaby0]

@jmel1 Look again at Part V of that Schedule 1A and read it.

Caution: Enhanced Deduction for Seniors

You and/or your spouse must have a valid Social Security number .  If married, you must file jointly to claim this deduction.

[user17701585018]

I have completed my TT federal return for 2025 and was surprised with the results versus last year.  I have not filed the return yet, nor printed the return.  I would like to actually see where the Senior Credit is included on my return.  How do I see the actual return lines that reflect the $12,000 credit?

[user17701585018]

I have completed my TT federal return for 2025 and was surprised with the results versus last year.  I have not filed the return yet, nor printed the return.  I would like to actually see where the Senior Credit is included on my return.  How do I see the actual return lines that reflect the $12,000 credit?

[xmasbaby0]

 Seems like you skipped reading the thread you posted to. 

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)

The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction.  It is shown separately.

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.

(The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)

The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it.

IRS Schedule 1-A
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf

Need to see it?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-retur...

@user17701585018

[DoninGA]

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@user17701585018 wrote:

I have completed my TT federal return for 2025 and was surprised with the results versus last year.  I have not filed the return yet, nor printed the return.  I would like to actually see where the Senior Credit is included on my return.  How do I see the actual return lines that reflect the $12,000 credit?

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If you are age 65 or older and meet the requirement, the additional deduction is automatically added on your federal tax return.

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB):
An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older.
This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000.
Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028.
Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.

The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b

Look at your Form 1040 -

You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

[user17701585018]

Thanks but I did read the thread.  You answered my question of how to "preview" the return.  Thank you for that.