topic I'm not seeing the bonus senior deduction of $6000. Only the standard deduction and 1600 deduction. Anyone else not getting the correct standard deduction? in Deductions & credits

I'm not seeing the bonus senior deduction of $6000. Only the standard deduction and 1600 deduction. Anyone else not getting the correct standard deduction?

karma.29 — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:02:05 GMT

Re: I'm not seeing the bonus senior deduction of $6000. Only the standard deduction and 1600 deduction. Anyone else not getting the correct standard deduction?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:03:06 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.

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Re: I'm not seeing the bonus senior deduction of $6000. Only the standard deduction and 1600 dedu...

MindyB — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:03:40 GMT

This is an additional deduction, not included with the standard deduction. This additional deduction for seniors is calculated automatically based on the birthday you have entered in your tax return.

Note, this deduction has income limitations. It begins phasing out at income of $75,000 for a single filer (or $150,000 married) and is completely phased out at income of $175,000 for a single filer (or $250,000 married).

This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.

You can check this in TurboTax Online by navigating to Tax Tools on the left of your screen, choose Tools, then View Tax Summary. On the left of the screen, select Preview my 1040, and scroll to Schedule 1-A Part V.