topic Re: $6000 Deduction in Deductions & credits

$6000 Deduction

jimsing45 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:33:29 GMT

I have checked and my edition doesn't seem to have Schedule 1-A, which means that my 1040 13b is blank. How can I acquire that page?

Re: $6000 Deduction

VolvoGirl — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:12:42 GMT

I also have Windows Home & Business . It works in mine. It’s automatic depending on your birthdate. Go back to Personal Info and check your dates. Or you have a AGI over 175,000 (250,000 Joint) so you don’t qualify. Or you are filing MFS. If you are married you have to file a Joint return.

You can switch to forms mode and find it. If it doesn’t show Schedule 1-A in the list of forms you can open it using Open Form at the top of the left column.

Re: $6000 Deduction

DoninGA — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:42:16 GMT

The Schedule 1-A is included with the TurboTax software. Click on Forms and you can view all the forms, schedules and worksheets included in your 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

Re: $6000 Deduction

JohnB5677 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:57:29 GMT

You qualify if you are 65 years old or older.

Social Security is still being taxed as it was in the past.
In the Forms Mode, you can see the Social Security being taxed on line 6b
However, there's a new $6,000, $12,000 deduction on line 13b of the 1040.
This deduction is for qualified individuals.
- Age: You must be 65 or older by the end of the tax year (e.g., born before Jan 2, 1961, for 2025 returns).
- Income Limits: Your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) must be below certain thresholds (e.g., $175k single, $250k joint for 2025), with Deductions phasing out above those levels.
- Benefit: Up to $6,000 (single) or $12,000 (joint) Additional standard deduction to reduce taxable income.
Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).

The full taxable amount is included in your gross income on Form 1040; however, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b.

It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37

For more information, see Deductions for Seniors.