The enhanced senior deduction of $6,000 isn't applying to my tax return.

[kathymyren5]

I am taking the standard deduction and it is currently showing 17,750. I was born in 1954 and make less than 75000

[SteamTrain]

@kathymyren5 

The new 6000 deduction does not show as a part of the Std Deduction

IT will show up on a separate line on your form 1040...on line 13b

The regular Std Ded will be on line  12e

[LaShaunA3 · Accepted solution]

As long as you meet the qualifications, the enhanced senior deduction is automatically applied to your return, no additional steps are needed. To qualify, you must be age 65 or older by the end of the tax year (for 2025, born before January 2, 1961), and your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) must be below the phaseout thresholds ($175,000 Single / $250,000 Joint for 2025). The deduction can be up to $6,000 (Single) or $12,000 (Married Filing Jointly), but it gradually phases out once your income exceeds those limits. You can see the amount for senior deduction reflected on Schedule 1A, Part V, Line 37 of your return.


For more information, see Deductions for Seniors.