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posted Jan 25, 2026 11:33:29 AM

$6000 Deduction

I have checked and my edition doesn't seem to have Schedule 1-A, which means that my 1040 13b is blank. How can I acquire that page? 

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Level 15
Jan 25, 2026 11:40:27 AM

I also have Windows Home & Business .   It works in mine.  It’s automatic depending on your birthdate.   Go back to Personal Info and check your dates.   Or you have a AGI over 175,000 (250,000 Joint) so you don’t qualify.   Or you are filing MFS.  If you are married you have  to file a Joint return.   

You can switch to forms mode and find it.  If it doesn’t show Schedule 1-A in the list of forms you can open it using Open Form at the top of the left column.   

Level 15
Jan 25, 2026 11:42:16 AM

The Schedule 1-A is included with the TurboTax software.  Click on Forms and you can view all the forms, schedules and worksheets included in your tax return.

 

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

 

New Bonus Standard Deduction (OBBB):
An additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older.
This is per eligible individual, meaning a married couple both over 65 could get $12,000.
Important: This bonus deduction is temporary, lasting from 2025 through 2028.
Income limitations: It phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.


The amount is calculated on Schedule 1-A, Part V, with that amount flowing to Form 1040 Line 13b

Employee Tax Expert
Jan 25, 2026 11:57:29 AM

You qualify if you are 65 years old or older.

  • Social Security is still being taxed as it was in the past.
  • In the Forms Mode, you can see the Social Security being taxed on line 6b
  • However, there's a new $6,000, $12,000 deduction on line 13b of the 1040.
  • This deduction is for qualified individuals.
    • Age: You must be 65 or older by the end of the tax year (e.g., born before Jan 2, 1961, for 2025 returns).
    • Income Limits: Your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) must be below certain thresholds (e.g., $175k single, $250k joint for 2025), with Deductions phasing out above those levels.
    • Benefit: Up to $6,000 (single) or $12,000 (joint) Additional standard deduction to reduce taxable income. 
  • Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).

The full taxable amount is included in your gross income on Form 1040; however, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b.

 It is reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37

 For more information, see Deductions for Seniors.