Were you both 65 years old or older at the end of 2025? Which line are you seeing the credit on?
If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040. There would be nothing to correct below line 35. TurboTax will automatically calculate it based on your date of birth and your income. There is not a special section or box to check. Just enter your correct information and TurboTax will take it from there.
For Tax Year 2025 through 2028, seniors may claim an additional deduction of $6,000 per taxpayer over 65. This is NOT a refundable credit. This is a deduction of your income.
- If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount.
- This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
- If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction.
- This bonus deduction is ONLY for those over 65, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65. You must be 65 by the end of the tax year to claim the senior bonus.
Note, this is a deduction NOT a credit. That means that it can help lower your taxable income, but it will not lower your taxable income below $0. So if your taxable income was $0, you would not see a change in tax due or your refund with the credit.
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