How do I claim the additional $6,000 senior tax credit for being 65?

[JJ-STILLMANK]

I don't see in TurboTax online where to enter this.

[Vanessa A · Accepted solution]

TurboTax will automatically calculate it based on your date of birth and your income.  There is not a special section or box to check.  Just enter your correct information and TurboTax will take it from there.  If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040.
 

For Tax Year 2025 through 2028, seniors may claim an additional deduction of $6,000 per taxpayer over 65.  This is NOT a refundable credit.  This is a deduction of your income. 

• If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount. 
• This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
• If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction.
• This bonus deduction is ONLY for those over 65, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65
   

The standard deduction for tax year 2025 is $15,750 for single and $31,500 for married filing jointly. For those over 65 or blind your standard deduction is increased by:

• $2,000 per qualifying factor if you are single or filing head of household
• $1,600 per person per qualifying factor if you are married (filing jointly or separately) 
•  This is NOT available for those who itemize deductions. 
   

Example.  

Say you are both over 65 and are married filing jointly with a household income of $100,000.  You do not itemize expenses, but you take the standard deduction. 

Your income of $100,000 would produce taxable income of $53,300

$100,000-$31,500 standard deduction= $68,500

$68,500-$3,200 Additional standard deduction=$65,300

$65,300-$12,000 Bonus deduction for over 65= $53,300

Note: If your household income was $35,000 and you were both over 65 and married filing jointly, the total deduction would lower your taxable income to $0.  Your income cannot be lower than $0.  
 

Here are the instructions for how to preview your Form 1040 in TurboTax:

TurboTax Online Version

1. Select Tools.
2. Go to Tax Tools.
3. Select Preview My 1040 (or go to the print center).

TurboTax Desktop Version

• You can simply switch to forms mode.