do we have to take the senior discount?

Pgrice6622 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:39:49 GMT

Do we have to take the senior discount?

Re: do we have to take the senior discount?

DoninGA — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:41:04 GMT

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.

Re: do we have to take the senior discount?

VolvoGirl — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:42:54 GMT

Probably not, but why wouldn’t you want it? You automatically get it if you or your spouse is 65 or older. If you don’t want it go into My Info and check the box that says your ssn is NOT valid for employment. But I don’t know what else checking that box will affect.

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do we have to take the senior discount?

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