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Standard Deduction seems incorrect

dalestok01 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:33:58 GMT

I have TurboTax Home and Business 2025 locally on PC. On Form 1040, my standard deduction for MFJ shows $33,100. Why is that lower than the allowed $33,500? I can't change it. goto supporting forms opens 1040/1040SR Wks also showing $31,100. got to supporting forms takes me to Schedule A where total itemized deductions are much less than the standard deduction. Line 18 has a box to select itemized deductions even though they are less does not work.

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

Vanessa A — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:12 GMT

That would be correct for a married couple with one person 65 or older or blind at the end of 2025.

The standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly is $31,500. If you are over 65, you would add $1,600 per person. If only one of you were 65 or older at the end of 2025, then your standard deduction would be $33,100 ($31,500 + $1,600) If you look at the side of form 1040, you will see the $31,500 for married filing jointly.

If you want to take the standard deduction, you should not check the box to select itemized deductions.

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:42:20 GMT

If you are filing a joint return but only one of the spouses is 65or older, then the standard deduction of $33,100 is correct. $31,500 + $1600 = $33,100

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500 (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

VolvoGirl — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:48:25 GMT

FYI - and you should get the new senior deduction on 1040 line 13b. It is 6,000 for each person 65 or older unless you have a very high income. Do you have 6,000 or 12,000 on 13b? Line 13b comes from the new Schedule 1-A.

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

dalestok01 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:09:42 GMT

I do have that deduction for senior. I don't understand why the standard deduction is lowered by $400

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

dalestok01 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:11:17 GMT

Sorry, I understand now. it's 31,500 not 33,500... detail dyslexia

Re: Standard Deduction seems incorrect

DoninGA — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:13:09 GMT

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.