How much is my enhanced senior deduction?
Estimate the new enhanced deduction for taxpayers age 65 or older for 2025 through 2028. Enter filing status, Schedule 1-A MAGI, and the number of eligible seniors to estimate the deduction after the IRS income phaseout.
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Quick answer
The enhanced senior deduction can be up to $6,000 per eligible person, or $12,000 for a joint return when both spouses qualify, before the MAGI phaseout.
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Good fit when
- Taxpayers age 65 or older
- Joint filers checking both spouses
- Refund and taxable income planning
Have ready
- Filing status
- Schedule 1-A MAGI
- Eligible senior count
Result you get
Estimated enhanced senior deduction after phaseout.
How this calculation works
- Starts with $6,000 per eligible age-65-or-older taxpayer.
- Uses a $75,000 MAGI threshold, or $150,000 for joint filers.
- Reduces the per-person deduction by 6% of MAGI over the threshold.
- Doubles the result for joint filers when both spouses qualify.
Common mistakes and caveats
- The taxpayer must have a valid Social Security number.
- Age eligibility uses the IRS year-end age rule.
- This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
FAQ
Is this the same as the regular age 65 standard deduction increase?
No. This is a separate enhanced deduction claimed on Schedule 1-A.
Can married taxpayers file separately and claim it?
IRS guidance says married taxpayers must file jointly to claim the deduction.
Last updated & sources
Last updated June 22, 2026.
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