If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040. 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 is a deduction from your income BEFORE your standard deduction or itemized deduction. It is NOT a refund, but can help to lower your taxable income, but it will not result in negative income.
This bonus deduction is ONLY for those over 65, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65
Here are the instructions for how to preview your Form 1040 in TurboTax:
TurboTax Online Version
- Select Tools.
- Go to Tax Tools.
- Select Preview My 1040 (or go to the print center).
TurboTax Desktop Version
- You can simply switch to forms mode.
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