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why and I not seeing the extra $6000 deduction per taxpayer over 65?

tylstenie — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:39:44 GMT

we are both 2025 over 65 for all of 2025 and well under the maximum income allowed for deduction

Re: why and I not seeing the extra $6000 deduction per taxpayer over 65?

DoninGA — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:42:17 GMT

If you are filing as Married Filing Separately you are not eligible for the deduction. If you are Single and your AGI is over $150,000 or Married Filing Jointly and your AGI is over $250,000 you are not eligible for the deduction.

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: why and I not seeing the extra $6000 deduction per taxpayer over 65?

JohnB5677 — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:46:31 GMT

Check line 13b of your 1040 tax return. It should be included there.

The $6,000 deduction is based on your date of birth in My Info

You will only see the Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return.

However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b .
It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37

There's a $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65, and a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify. This deduction may be limited by other income that you received.

Re: why and I not seeing the extra $6000 deduction per taxpayer over 65?

rjs — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:51:06 GMT

The deduction for seniors will be on Schedule 1-A line 37. The total deductions from Schedule 1-A will be on Form 1040 line 13b, which might include other deductions besides the deduction for seniors.

The maximum deduction for seniors is $6,000, or $12,000 if married filing jointly and both are 65 or older. The deduction is gradually phased out over a range of income, so even if your income is below the maximum of the range, you might not get the full $6,000 per person. The phaseout starts at Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) of over $75,000 ($150,000 if married filing jointly).