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Why doesn't schedule 1a pop up to complete for the $6000 social security deduction

 
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Why doesn't schedule 1a pop up to complete for the $6000 social security deduction

If you are age 65 or older and meet the requirement, the additional deduction is automatically added on your federal tax return.

 

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

 

New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB):
An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older.
This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000.
Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028.
Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.


The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b

Look at your Form 1040 -

You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

rjs
Level 15
Level 15

Why doesn't schedule 1a pop up to complete for the $6000 social security deduction

I'm not sure why you expect Schedule 1-A to "pop up," or what exactly you are expecting to see. You do not have to enter anything to get the deduction for seniors. TurboTax gives it to you automatically, based on the birth date that you entered in your personal information. If you are using TurboTax Online the only way to see the actual Schedule 1-A is to print your tax return.


The deduction for seniors has nothing to do with your Social Security income. It's a separate deduction from your overall income.

 

Why doesn't schedule 1a pop up to complete for the $6000 social security deduction

It is automatic based on your age.   It is not part of your Standard Deduction. The new Senior Deduction is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify.   If you are married you have to file a Joint return.


For Online version you can preview the 1040
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-f...

 

See the 1040…….

 

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rjs
Level 15
Level 15

Why doesn't schedule 1a pop up to complete for the $6000 social security deduction

Form 1040 or 1040-SR line 13b might include other deductions besides the deduction for seniors. There are 4 different deductions on Schedule 1-A. They are all added together on Form 1040 line 13b. The deduction for seniors is on Schedule 1-A line 37.

 

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