How to claim prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction

[user17708411510]

I am a single filer, over 65 years old. My 2025 income is between $75,000 and $175,000.  According to IRS, I should receive a prorated Enhanced Senior Deduction (phase out begins at $75,000 and deduction is eliminated at $175,000).  The prorated deduction does not appear on my 1040SR and my forms does not include Schedule 1-A.  Has anyone seen this issue of not receiving the prorated deduction?

[VolvoGirl]

Haven’t heard that.  

If you aren’t getting the new Enhanced Senior Deduction on Schedule 1-A which goes to 1040 line 13b  these should be the only 3 reasons…

Check your date of birth under My Info

If you are married you have to file a Joint return not Separate

Is your AGI over 175,000 Single or 250,000 Joint?

What is your filing status and AGI?   I can put it in my spreadsheet.

[SteamTrain]

i.e.  Don't look for it as being included with your Standard Deduction value....it ends up being shown on an entirely separate line on your 1040.

[JohnB5677]

I believe the deduction is there.  It is based on your date of birth in My Info

• You will only see the base Standard or Itemized deduction on ‌line 12e of your tax return.
• However, the Senior Deduction is reflected on line 13b .
• 13b may have other deductions included.

[user17708411510]

Appreciate your reply.

My date of birth (age over 65 as of 12/31/2025) and filing status (single) are correct in My Info and should qualify for the deduction on a prorated basis based on income between $75,000-$175,000.  Line 13b is blank on Form 1040SR. Any other suggestions?

[user17708411510]

Appreciate your reply.

My date of birth (age over 65 as of 12/31/2025) and filing status (single) are correct in My Info and should qualify for the deduction on a prorated basis based on income between $75,000-$175,000.  Line 13b is blank on Form 1040SR.

I downloaded Schedule 1-A from irs.gov and calculated what the prorated amount should be. I can't figure out how to input the info into TurboTax, though. Any thoughts?

[JohnB5677]

Is your birthday 12/31/1960 in TurboTax My Info?

Also, your income is based on your Modified Gross Income.

• For the new 2025/2026 senior tax deduction, calculate Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) by taking your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from Form 1040 line 11a 
  • And adding back specific deductions like 
  • Student loan interest, 
  • Foreign-earned income, and 
  • Nontaxable Social Security benefits. 
• If your MAGI exceeds $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (married), the maximum $6,000 deduction is reduced by 6% of the excess. 

[user17708411510]

Problem resolved! The "Your Social Security card has “Not valid for employment” printed on it." box was inadvertently checked, which nullified this deduction. Unchecking that box fixed the problem.