https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/big-beautiful-bill-deduction/01/3777161#M1403769 how do i claim the big beautiful bill deduction for those over 65? Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:26:48 GMT oddgodfrey 2026-02-14T19:26:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/big-beautiful-bill-deduction/01/3777161#M1403769 how do i claim the big beautiful bill deduction for those over 65? Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:26:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/big-beautiful-bill-deduction/01/3777161#M1403769 oddgodfrey 2026-02-14T19:26:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-big-beautiful-bill-deduction/01/3777167#M1403771 <P><STRONG>It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. </STRONG>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 with any other sch 1-A amounts. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify. If you are married you have to file a Joint return.<BR /><BR />
For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return<BR /><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160</A><BR /><BR />What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b?<BR />See the 1040 ….<BR />,<span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="SS 6000 1040.jpg" style="width: 827px;"><img src="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/image/serverpage/image-id/52844i3E25EB13E2EB67E2/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="SS 6000 1040.jpg" alt="SS 6000 1040.jpg" /></span></P> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:28:16 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-big-beautiful-bill-deduction/01/3777167#M1403771 VolvoGirl 2026-02-14T19:28:16Z