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You got it. You may not be not looking in the right place. See line 13b of form 1040. If line 13b is not $6000, you may have to look further.
The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated* on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors. From there, it goes to line 13b of form 1040. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it, based on your birthdate.
*Most people get the full $6000 ($12,000 married filing jointly). But for people over a certain income, it is reduced.
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