Hello @CRWest-2019 ,

Great question!  In order to qualify for the $6000 deduction per taxpayer you just need to be age 65 and older, include your social security number on the return and also file joint, if you are married.   The additional deduction will automatically be applied to your return once all the qualifying information is input into Turbo Tax.

@CRWest-2019 An additional fact to consider is that for married couples filing joint the full deduction is available if your MAGI is up to $150,000 and phases out if income exceeds that amount.  The deduction completely phases out once your MAGI reaches $250,000.  This phase out only applies to the additional deduction and does not impact the base standard deduction.  

 

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