topic How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction in Deductions & credits

How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

user17708411510 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:30:18 GMT

I am a single filer, over 65 years old. My 2025 income is between $75,000 and $175,000. According to IRS, I should receive a prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction (phase out begins at $75,000 and deduction is eliminated at $175,000). The prorated deduction does not appear on my 1040SR and my forms does not include Schedule 1-A. Has anyone seen this issue of not receiving the prorated deduction?

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

VolvoGirl — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:36:33 GMT

Haven’t heard that.

If you aren’t getting the new Enhanced Senior Deduction on Schedule 1-A which goes to 1040 line 13b these should be the only 3 reasons…

Check your date of birth under My Info

If you are married you have to file a Joint return not Separate

Is your AGI over 175,000 Single or 250,000 Joint?

What is your filing status and AGI? I can put it in my spreadsheet.

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

SteamTrain — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:39:47 GMT

i.e. Don't look for it as being included with your Standard Deduction value....it ends up being shown on an entirely separate line on your 1040.

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

JohnB5677 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:42:12 GMT

I believe the deduction is there. It is based on your date of birth in My Info

You will only see the base Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return.
However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b .
13b may have other deductions included.

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

user17708411510 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:40:48 GMT

Appreciate your reply.

My date of birth (age over 65 as of 12/31/2025) and filing status (single) are correct in My Info and should qualify for the deduction on a prorated basis based on income between $75,000-$175,000. Line 13b is blank on Form 1040SR. Any other suggestions?

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

user17708411510 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:43:51 GMT

Appreciate your reply.

I downloaded Schedule 1-A from irs.gov and calculated what the prorated amount should be. I can't figure out how to input the info into TurboTax, though. Any thoughts?

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

JohnB5677 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:18:08 GMT

Is your birthday 12/31/1960 in TurboTax My Info?

Also, your income is based on your Modified Gross Income.

For the new 2025/2026 senior tax deduction, calculate Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) by taking your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from Form 1040 line 11a
- And adding back specific deductions like
- Student loan interest,
- Foreign-earned income, and
- Nontaxable Social Security benefits.
If your MAGI exceeds $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (married), the maximum $6,000 deduction is reduced by 6% of the excess.

Re: How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

user17708411510 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:56:49 GMT

Problem resolved! The "Your Social Security card has “Not valid for employment” printed on it." box was inadvertently checked, which nullified this deduction. Unchecking that box fixed the problem.