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can someone tell me where is the deductions for 2025 senior citizens on my tax deductions

bev033152 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:23:17 GMT

$6000.00 is one

Re: can someone tell me where is the deductions for 2025 senior citizens on my tax deductions

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:27:40 GMT

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO. You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)

The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction. It is shown separately.

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)

For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.

(The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)

The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it.

IRS Schedule 1-A
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf

Need to see it?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr

Re: can someone tell me where is the deductions for 2025 senior citizens on my tax deductions

Vanessa A — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:28:34 GMT

If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040. TurboTax will automatically calculate it based on your date of birth and your income. There is not a special section or box to check. Just enter your correct information and TurboTax will take it from there.

For Tax Year 2025 through 2028, seniors may claim an additional deduction of $6,000 per taxpayer over 65. This is NOT a refundable credit. This is a deduction of your income.

If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount.
This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction.
This is a deduction from your income BEFORE your standard deduction or itemized deduction. It is NOT a refund, but can help to lower your taxable income, but it will not result in negative income.

This bonus deduction is ONLY for those over 65, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65

Here are the instructions for how to preview your Form 1040 in TurboTax:

TurboTax Online Version

Select Tools.
Go to Tax Tools.
Select Preview My 1040 (or go to the print center).

TurboTax Desktop Version

You can simply switch to forms mode.