Why wasn't the additional deduction for over 65 included in Itemized deductions?

[rdgraham17]

Married filing jointly.  Itemized deductions.  Amount subtracted from Gross Income was Total Schedule A itemized deductions.  Over 65 deduction not included anywhwere.

[Rachel_W · Accepted solution]

The extra $1,300 over 65 deduction is added to the "Standard Deduction" amount.  If you are itemizing your deductions, there is not an extra deduction included if you are over age 65.

[Opus 17]

If you take the standard deduction, there is a $1300 addition for over 65.  That is not applied to itemized deductions.