I am 65 and I qualify for the $6000 senior tax deduction, but I did not get the option while filling out TurboTax Online. How can I claim it?

[bopressman]

I am filing jointly, and my wife is under 65. Our AGI is less than $138,000

[MelindaS1]

TurboTax automatically adds this deduction if you (and your spouse if filing jointly) are above the age of 65 by the end of the taxable year. It's based on your date of birth, with no need to check any boxes.

To verify your enhanced senior deduction for the year, see the instructions below:

The senior deduction pulls into your 1040 on Line 13b from a different form, and it is usually $6,000 for each taxpayer above age 65. In your tax return print PDF copy, search for a form titled Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions. The total on Schedule 1-A Line 37 is your enhanced senior deduction for the year. The sum of these additional deductions (on Line 38) should flow to Line 13b on your federal Form 1040 or 1040-SR. 

 To see or print a PDF of your tax return, select your product and follow the instructions.

TurboTax Online

1. Open or continue your return.
2. Select Continue or Start on Tax Home to enter your return.
3. Select Tax Tools from the menu.
4. Select Print Center, choose Print, save, or preview this year's return, and follow the instructions.

• If you haven't yet paid your TurboTax Online fee (or registered, if you're using a free version), you'll need to do so before you can save the PDF.

TurboTax Desktop

1. Open or continue your return.
2. Select File.
3. Select Print/Save for Your Records.
4. Choose to either Save As PDF or Preview Print Copy.

See also: 2025 IRS Form 1040 instructions, What's New

[VolvoGirl]

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.

For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000
For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000
If you are married you have to file a Joint return
And your SSN must be VALID for employment. Do NOT check the box saying Not Valid under My Info.


For Online version You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-f...

What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b?

See the 1040 ….