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Does turbo tax have a bug for the senior deduction

Were both over 65. File jointly, under 150,000 taking standard deduction. Why is turbo tax not deducting the new 12,000 senior deduction
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toysig
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Does turbo tax have a bug for the senior deduction

They are, you have to dig for it. I agree with you, they need to at least show it. To find it, look to the menu items on the left.

I finally found it. I was questioning the same. It is taken off, but you have to dig around to see it.

   I found it by using AI, lol.

Use "Tax Tools" and then tab "Tools", Then "Tax Summary", then there it is.

JamesG1
Expert Alumni

Does turbo tax have a bug for the senior deduction

Print or view the tax return to see whether the deduction has been claimed.

 

The $6,000 Enhanced Deduction for Seniors is reported on IRS Schedule 1-A Part V lines 31 through 37. The additional deduction is automatically included in your tax return when you complete the personal information section of TurboTax and enter your date of birth and filing status.  There are other qualifications.  See here. 

 

Deduction for Seniors

  • New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, individuals who are age 65 and older may claim an additional deduction of $6,000. This new deduction is in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law.
    • The $6,000 senior deduction is per eligible individual (i.e., $12,000 total for a married couple where both spouses qualify).
    • Deduction phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).
  • Qualifying taxpayers: To qualify for the additional deduction, a taxpayer must attain age 65 on or before the last day of the taxable year.
  • Taxpayer eligibility: Deduction is available for both itemizing and non-itemizing taxpayers.
    • Taxpayers must:
      • include the Social Security Number of the qualifying individual(s) on the return, and
      • file jointly if married, to claim the deduction.

The total of IRS Schedule 1-A may be found on line 13b of the IRS form 1040.

 

 In TurboTax Online, you may view the IRS form 1040 by selecting Tax Tools, then Tools, then View Tax Summary down the left side of the screen.

 

You may also print or view your full tax returns prior to filing after you have paid for the software.  

 

  • View the entries down the left side of the screen at Tax Tools.
  • Select Print Center.
  • Select Print, save or preview this year's return.

In TurboTax Desktop, select FORMS in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

 

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