topic My standard shows $34,700 standard deduction. But my wife and I qualify for the senior bonus deduction of $12,000. Where is this additional deduction? in Deductions & credits

My standard shows $34,700 standard deduction. But my wife and I qualify for the senior bonus deduction of $12,000. Where is this additional deduction?

vikanator1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:52:58 GMT

Re: My standard shows $34,700 standard deduction. But my wife and I qualify for the senior bonus ...

MinhT1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:54:24 GMT

A new, temporary additional deduction of $6,000 for those aged 65 and older (or $12,000 for a married couple if both qualify) is available for tax years 2025 through 2028. The deduction begins to phase out at income greater than $75,000 and $150,000 if you’re married filing jointly. This is in addition to the standard deduction or itemized deductions.

The senior deduction is automatically calculated by TurboTax based on the dates of birth you entered for each spouse.

The senior additional deduction appears on line 37 of Schedule 1-A of your form 1040, with that amount flowing to line 13b of your form 1040.

In TurboTax Online, you can only view Schedule 1-A after registering and paying the TurboTax fee.

But you can preview your form 1040 and check line 13b of your form 1040 which includes the senior deduction among other deductions if applicable, such as the tip deduction, the overtime or the car loan interest deduction.

to preview your form 1040 in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:

Open your return
In the left-hand column, locate Tax Tools, click on the drop-down arrow then click on Tools
On the Tools Center page, click on View Tax Summary
In the left-hand column, click on Preview my 1040
Your form 1040 will display.
Scroll down to line 13b and you should see the amount of this deduction included in this line.

Re: My standard shows $34,700 standard deduction. But my wife and I qualify for the senior bonus deduction of $12,000. Where is this additional deduction?

VolvoGirl — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:57:10 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.

 For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing/00/26160

What do you have on 1040 line 13b?
See the 1040…….
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