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posted Jan 26, 2022 11:33:08 AM

1040 SR form

Turbotax:

I am 66 years old.  Is there an advantage to filing my tax return on Form 1040 SR vs. filing on the regular Form 1040?

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Jan 26, 2022 11:40:37 AM

Only on your eyes. Form 1040-SR uses larger print and includes a standard deduction table directly on the for so that seniors can quickly look up their standard deduction amounts. It uses the same line items and instructions as the standard Form 1040, so it is functionally the same.

 

Learn more at Everything to Know About the 1040-SR Form for Filing Seniors