Q. How do I claim the senior tax deduction, for over 65?
A. You enter your birthdate accurately, in the personal info section. There is nothing more you can do.
It is automatically given to ...
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Q. How do I claim the senior tax deduction, for over 65?
A. You enter your birthdate accurately, in the personal info section. There is nothing more you can do.
It is automatically given to you, by TurboTax.
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.
*Most people get the full $6000 ($12,000 married filing jointly). But for people over a certain income, it is reduced.