topic Why am I not getting a deduction of $1,850 if I'm over 65 years old, single and head of household? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Why am I not getting a deduction of $1,850 if I'm over 65 years old, single and head of household?

corycarrigan — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:58:00 GMT

AARP shows I should get a higher deduction than what Turbo is showing, yet there's not way to edit or get any help?!?!

Re: Why am I not getting a deduction of $1,850 if I'm over 65 years old, single and head of household?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:09:40 GMT

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)

Your standard deduction is entered automatically when you enter your date of birth in My Info. It uses your age at the end of 2023.

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https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing

Re: Why am I not getting a deduction of $1,850 if I'm over 65 years old, single and head of household?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:24:44 GMT

What is Turbo Tax showing? On what line? 1040 line 12 is the Standard Deduction. $1,850 is the extra amount you get for being over 65 for Single or for Head of Household. It is added to the Standard Deduction on line 12.

If it is not showing the higher deduction on line 12 double check your birthdate under My Info.