topic Don't see where to get the extra $6000 deduction for seniors and social security income. in Retirement tax questions

Don't see where to get the extra $6000 deduction for seniors and social security income.

scgreiling — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:37:29 GMT

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Re: Don't see where to get the extra $6000 deduction for seniors and social security income.

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:39:27 GMT

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO. You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)

The deduction is not on the same line as your standard deduction. It is shown separately.on line 13b.

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500 (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.

(The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)

The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. Turbo Tax automatically includes it.

IRS Schedule 1-A
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf

Need to see it?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr

If you are not getting the senior deduction it is because

Your date of birth in MY INFO shows that you were not 65 by the end of 2025

Your income is too high

You are filing married filing separately

Re: Don't see where to get the extra $6000 deduction for seniors and social security income.

SharonD007 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:48:01 GMT

TurboTax automatically calculates the additional senior deduction based on your date of birth and your income. You will see it on Schedule 1a, line 13b of your 1040 form. There is nothing extra that you need to do.

Taxpayers who are 65 and older may qualify for the additional deduction of $6,000 ($12,000 for MFJ). To be eligible for the additional deduction, you must meet the eligibility criteria below:

Be 65 or older by December 31, 2025
File Married filing Jointly if married
Modified adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($150,000 for MFJ). The deduction phases out for taxpayers above this income

Review the TurboTax articles Tax Counseling for Seniors and the IRS Fact Sheet Deductions for Seniors for more information.

[Edited 02/24/26| 07:47am PST]