Where in Turbo Tax do I claim the SeniorDeduction?

[tedruthwitt]

Are you aware of the Senior Deduction of $12000.00 for seniors over 65?

[MindyB]

Yes. This is an additional deduction, not included with the standard deduction. This additional deduction for seniors is calculated automatically based on the birthday you have entered in your tax return.

Note, this deduction has income limitations.  It begins phasing out at income of $75,000 for a single filer (or $150,000 married) and is completely phased out at income of $175,000 for a single filer (or $250,000 married).

This deduction is located on Schedule 1-A Additional Deductions, Part V. The total additional deductions will be summed and appear on your 1040, line 13b.

You can check this in TurboTax Online by navigating to Tax Tools on the left of your screen, choose Tools, then View Tax Summary. On the left of the screen, select Preview my 1040, and scroll to Schedule 1-A Part V.

[Hal_Al]

You don't enter it anywhere. TurboTax will give it to you automatically based on the  date of birth that you entered in the personal information section, at the beginning.

The $6,000 senior deduction will be calculated* on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors. From there, it goes to line 13b of form 1040. It is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.  Turbo Tax automatically includes it, based on your birthdate. 

*Most people get the full $6000 ($12,000 married filing jointly). But for people over a certain income, it is reduced.