topic How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors? in Deductions & credits

How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

halljm2623 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:11 GMT

Does Turbo Tax offer the enhanced deduction for seniors?

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

DoninGA — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:40:43 GMT

If you are age 65 or older and meet the requirement, the additional deduction is automatically added on your federal 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

Look at your Form 1040 -

You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

JohnB5677 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:44:40 GMT

It is based on your date of birth in My Info

You will only see the Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return.
However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b .
It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37

There's a $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65, and a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify.

For more information, see Deductions for Seniors.

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

jlkosta — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:33:29 GMT

update - working ok - 'user error'

Go into Forms and in upper left click 'open form' and then enter 1-A.

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

DoninGA — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:53:11 GMT

@jlkosta You need to update your TurboTax software to the latest release. Click on Online at the top of the desktop program screen. Click on Check for Updates.

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

jlkosta — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:37:52 GMT

update - working ok - 'user error'

Go into Forms and in upper left click 'open form' and then enter 1-A.

If the filing status and income limit make the enhanced deduction 0, then the form is not generated.

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

DoninGA — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:51 GMT

@jlkosta I am using the 2025 TurboTax Premier desktop edition for Windows. The Schedule 1-A is included when using Forms mode.

The current Version for Windows is 025.000.0247. To find the version click on Help, About TurboTax, Version tab

If you are at the current version, then try a manual update.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for a manual update for Windows desktop editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/manually-update-turbotax-windows-software-basic/L3Wf9OPaf_US_en_US

Re: How do I claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors?

jlkosta — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:40:02 GMT

thanks - user error - see my earlier posts