JohnB5677
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The $6,000 senior deduction is there.  

  • It is based on your date of birth in My Info.
  • The senior poverty level has nothing to do with it.
  • It is a temporary $6,000 "senior bonus" deduction available from the IRS for individuals aged 65 or older. 
  • You should check your 1040 tax return.
    • You will only see the base Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e.
    • However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b of Form 1040.
    •  It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37

 

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