https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-we-claim-both-senior-deductions/01/3785239#M1407479 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:46:10 GMT fnpkile 2026-02-18T08:46:10Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-we-claim-both-senior-deductions/01/3785239#M1407479 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:46:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-we-claim-both-senior-deductions/01/3785239#M1407479 fnpkile 2026-02-18T08:46:10Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-we-claim-both-senior-deductions/01/3785242#M1407481 <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 /><BR /></P> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:49:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-we-claim-both-senior-deductions/01/3785242#M1407481 VolvoGirl 2026-02-18T08:49:00Z