Where is the over 65 additional deduction of $6000 per person?

cdiskey · ‎January 25, 2026

Where do I put in the over 65 additional deduction for the big beautiful bill?

JohnB5677 · ‎January 25, 2026

It will be added automatically if you qualify.

Social Security is still being taxed as it was in the past; however, there's a new $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65 years old. Also, a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify.

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.

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JohnB5677 · ‎January 25, 2026

It will be added automatically if you qualify.

Social Security is still being taxed as it was in the past; however, there's a new $6,000 deduction for individuals older than 65 years old. Also, a $12,000 deduction would apply to couples who qualify.

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.

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SteamTrain · ‎January 25, 2026

Thus, look for it on line 13b of your form 1040.

The Std Ded is listed separately, and shows on line 12e of the 1040

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VolvoGirl · ‎January 25, 2026

The new Senior Deduction (it's not a Credit) is separate and in addition to the Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e. The 6,000/12,000 senior deduction will be calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A page 2 Part V Enhanced Deduction for Seniors which goes to 1040 line 13b. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify. If you are married you have to file a Joint return.

For Single the deduction starts to phase out at 75,000 and maxes out at 175,000
For Joint the deductions starts to phase out at 150,000 and maxes out at 250,000
If you are married you have to file a Joint return

For Online version you can preview the 1040
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-f...

See the 1040…….