New $6,000 "Bonus" Deduction (2025-2028)
Amount: Eligible single filers can claim up to $6,000. Married couples filing jointly can claim up to $12,000 if both spouses qualify ($6,000 per person). ...
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New $6,000 "Bonus" Deduction (2025-2028)
Amount: Eligible single filers can claim up to $6,000. Married couples filing jointly can claim up to $12,000 if both spouses qualify ($6,000 per person).
Eligibility: You must be 65 or older by December 31, 2025, and have a valid Social Security number.
Availability: This deduction is available whether you take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions.
Income Limits (Modified Adjusted Gross Income - MAGI): The deduction starts to phase out if your MAGI exceeds certain thresholds and is completely eliminated at higher levels:
Single filers: Phase out begins over $75,000 MAGI, fully eliminated at $175,000.
Married couples filing jointly: Phase out begins over $150,000 MAGI, fully eliminated at $250,000.
Duration: This provision is temporary and currently set to expire after the 2028 tax year.