Turbo Tax is not including the new $6,000 senior citizen tax credit. Why isn't this being calculated?

[annamarialu]

Is there a $6,000 senior citizen tax credit for 2025?

[VolvoGirl]

It is automatic based on your age. It is not part of your Standard Deduction. The new Senior Deduction 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 with any other sch 1-A amounts. Turbo Tax automatically includes it if you qualify.

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 or print the whole return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-f...

What do you have on 1040 or 1040SR line 13b?

See the 1040 ….

[CesarJ]

For 2025, there is a senior citizen enhanced deduction—not a tax credit—of up to $6,000 available for taxpayers aged 65 or older.

This deduction is in addition to the higher standard deduction for seniors and phases out if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds $75,000 for single filers or $150,000 for married filing jointly.

TurboTax should automatically apply this deduction during your tax return preparation if you entered your age and income correctly and meet the eligibility.

If TurboTax isn't including it, double-check that your birthdate and income information are accurate in the program. Also, ensure your filing status is not Married Filing Separately, as this deduction is not allowed then.

The deduction reduces your taxable income rather than providing a direct tax credit.