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How can I add my senior tax deduction, Turbo tax is now allowing me to do it

ingridhernandez7 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:41:51 GMT

Re: How can I add my senior tax deduction, Turbo tax is now allowing me to do it

VolvoGirl — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:45:13 GMT

It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. 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.

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What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b?
See the 1040 ….
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Re: How can I add my senior tax deduction, Turbo tax is now allowing me to do it

JamesG1 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:46:44 GMT

The Enhanced Deduction for Seniors is automatically included in your tax return when you complete the personal information section of TurboTax and enter your date of birth and filing status.

The $6,000 Enhanced Deduction for Seniors is reported on IRS Schedule 1-A Part V lines 31 through 37. The total of IRS Schedule 1-A may be found on line 13b of the IRS form 1040.

In TurboTax Online, you may view the IRS form 1040 by selecting Tax Tools, then Tools, then View Tax Summary down the left side of the screen. In TurboTax Desktop, select FORMS in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

There are other qualifications. See here.

Deduction for Seniors

New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, individuals who are age 65 and older may claim an additional deduction of $6,000. This new deduction is in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law.
- The $6,000 senior deduction is per eligible individual (i.e., $12,000 total for a married couple where both spouses qualify).
- Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).
Qualifying taxpayers: To qualify for the additional deduction, a taxpayer must attain age 65 on or before the last day of the taxable year.
Taxpayer eligibility: Deduction is available for both itemizing and non-itemizing taxpayers.
- Taxpayers must:
  - include the Social Security Number of the qualifying individual(s) on the return, and
  - file jointly if married, to claim the deduction.