is there a tax deduction bonus for seniors

lmooreontheriver · ‎January 28, 2026

6 to 12 thousand

KrisD15 · ‎January 28, 2026

Yes,

there is a 6,000 Additional Senior Deduction for each eligible taxpayer.

It is reported on the new Schedule 1-A and flows to your 1040 line 13b.

It does NOT get added to your Standard Deduction.

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KrisD15 · ‎January 28, 2026

Yes,

there is a 6,000 Additional Senior Deduction for each eligible taxpayer.

It is reported on the new Schedule 1-A and flows to your 1040 line 13b.

It does NOT get added to your Standard Deduction.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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