Tax Years 2025–2028
Enhanced Deduction for Seniors
This is a temporary additional federal income tax deduction for eligible taxpayers age 65 and older.
Important
This is in addition to the additional standard deduction already available to qualifying taxpayers age 65 and older — not a replacement for it.
Key details
- Amount
- Up to $6,000 per eligible taxpayer.
- Married couples
- Up to $12,000 for a married couple filing jointly when both spouses qualify.
- It stacks
- It is in addition to the existing additional standard deduction available to qualifying taxpayers age 65 and older.
- Standard or itemized
- It can be available whether the taxpayer uses the standard deduction or itemizes.
- Income phase-out
- The deduction begins phasing out above $75,000 MAGI, or $150,000 for married filing jointly.
- Other rules apply
- Other eligibility requirements apply.
What to save or bring to your appointment
- Dates of birth for you and your spouse
- All income documents, including SSA-1099 and 1099-R forms
- Last year's tax return, if we did not prepare it
Download the document checklist (PDF) →
Official IRS information
This page is general educational information and is not tax advice for your particular situation. These rules carry additional eligibility and reporting requirements. See the official IRS information linked above, or contact Borinken Tax to talk through your circumstances.
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