I am a single filer, older than 65 yrs, income less than $70,000. Why is my deduction $17,750 and not $23,750?

mv54 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:39:40 GMT

Re: I am a single filer, older than 65 yrs, income less than $70,000. Why is my deduction $17,750 and not $23,750?

mesquitebean — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:06:57 GMT

Are you referring to the enhanced senior deduction? If so, that is not part of the standard deduction. It is a special and separate deduction and shows up on a different line on your Form 1040. It is on Line 13b. I'll tell you how to view it below. The standard deduction (or itemized) is separate and on Line 12e.

The enhanced senior deduction is first calculated automatically by TurboTax in the background on Schedule 1-A (Part V), and then the amount flows to the Form 1040, Line 13b.

If you're still preparing your return online, here's how you can preview the Form 1040 and confirm you are getting the enhanced senior deduction.

With your return open go to the left column menu, and click on TAX TOOLS, then subtab TOOLS.
In the Tools window choose "View Tax Summary."
On that Tax Summary screen you should see that you are getting "Additional Deductions (Schedule 1-A)."
While still on that Tax Summary screen, you can further verify it by going over to the left column menu and clicking on "Preview my 1040." That opens up the Form 1040 Worksheet.
Scroll down to Line 13b, and the figure there includes the enhanced senior deduction from the Schedule 1-A.
And while you are there, you should see your standard (or itemized) deduction on Line 12e.

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I am a single filer, older than 65 yrs, income less than $70,000. Why is my deduction $17,750 and not $23,750?

Re: I am a single filer, older than 65 yrs, income less than $70,000. Why is my deduction $17,750 and not $23,750?