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Will I get senior tax deductions ?

copaxone123- — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:38:52 GMT

Re: Will I get senior tax deductions ?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:28:52 GMT

If you are 65 or older you automatically get a higher standard deduction on your federal return.

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.” It is not a refund. You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2023 Form 1040.

2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700 (65+/legally blind) ) + $1500 per spouse

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $20,800 (65 or older/blind) + $1850)

Re: Will I get senior tax deductions ?

DoninGA — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:29:33 GMT

There are no senior tax deductions on a federal tax return. If you are age 65 or older there is an increase in the Standard Deduction

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older