When will the 65+ senior deduction be applied?

phoebenewt · ‎December 13, 2025

How do I apply the 65+ senior deduction?

xmasbaby0 · ‎December 13, 2025

You do not have to do anything----the software will automatically include the deduction if you and/or your spouse were 65 or older before December 31, 2025. The software will use the date of birth you enter in MY INFO.

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. Turbol Tax automatically includes it.

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

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xmasbaby0 · ‎December 13, 2025

You do not have to do anything----the software will automatically include the deduction if you and/or your spouse were 65 or older before December 31, 2025. The software will use the date of birth you enter in MY INFO.

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. Turbol Tax automatically includes it.

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

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

VolvoGirl · ‎December 13, 2025

It is automatic if you or spouse is 65+. You don’t need to do anything. It is calculated on 1040 Schedule 1-A. Which goes to 1040 line 13b. This is in addition to the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions on 1040 line 12e.

See this recent post with screenshots

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/2025-senior-deduction-under-the-obbb/00/3716229