I thought there was extra 6000 deduction for being 65 or older

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February 5, 2026
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Best answer by MindyB

Yes, there is. This additional deduction for seniors is calculated automatically based on the birthday you have entered in your tax return.

This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.

Note, this deduction has income limitations. It begins phasing out at income of $75,000 for a single filer (or $150,000 married) and is completely phased out at income of $175,000 for a single filer (or $250,000 married).

MindyBAnswer

Level 13

Yes, there is. This additional deduction for seniors is calculated automatically based on the birthday you have entered in your tax return.

This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.

mesquitebean

Level 15

@ dchess

If you're using Online TurboTax and still in the return preparation phase, here are a couple of ways to view if it is was entered for you in the background.

Go to the left menu column and click on TAX TOOLS then the subtab TOOLS.

In the Tools window choose View Tax Summary.

On the Tax Summary screen see if one of the lines there shows the enhanced senior deduction from Schedule 1-A.

But if you also want to verify it appears on your Form 1040, you can do this:

While still at that Tax Summary screen, go to the left menu column and click on Preview My 1040.

You can then view the Form 1040, Line 13b that @ MindyB mentioned above.

NOTE: For some people the figure on Line 13b can also include other additional deductions (from Schedule 1-A) as well, if applicable.