Will I get the $12,000 senior deduction on turbo tax?

[djwalker999]

Is the senior deduction on turbo tax?

[xmasbaby0]

The “senior deduction” is added automatically by the software based on the date of birth and filing status you entered into MY INFO.  You do not need to take any extra steps to enter it. (And…the new senior deduction has nothing to do with whether you are getting Social Security)

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

For 2025 through 2028 there is an extra  deduction amount of up to $6000 per individual 65 or older filing Single, MFJ, or HOH which is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.

(The deduction phases out completely at $175.000 Single or HOH, or $250,000 joint)

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

IRS Schedule 1-A
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s1a--dft.pdf

Need to see it?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-retur...

[SharonD007]

TurboTax automatically calculates the additional senior deduction based on your date of birth and income. If you qualify, the deduction will appear on your Form 1040 on line 13b. You can see the calculation on Schedule 1-A, Part V, line 37. No additional action is required on your part.

Taxpayers aged 65 or older may qualify for an additional deduction of $6,000 ($12,000 for those filing Married Filing Jointly). To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Be 65 or older by December 31, 2025
2. File as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ)if you are married
3. Have a Modified Adjusted Gross Income under $75,000 ($150,000 for MFJ). The deduction phases out for taxpayers with higher incomes.

For more details, review the TurboTax article Tax Counseling for Seniors and the IRS Fact Sheet Deductions for Seniors for more information.