New Extra Tax Deduction for Seniors

New Seniors Deduction Announcement

From 2025 to 2028, individuals aged 65 and older will be eligible for an extra deduction amounting to $6,000. This new deduction is supplementary to the existing additional standard deduction available for seniors as per current legislation.

• The $6,000 deduction applies to each qualifying individual, allowing a total of $12,000 for married couples where both partners meet the age requirement.
• The deduction begins to phase out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000, or $150,000 for those filing jointly.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, the taxpayer must turn 65 on or before the final day of the taxable year.

Taxpayer Eligibility

This deduction is accessible to both those who itemize their deductions and those who do not.

Requirements for Taxpayers:

• The Social Security number of the eligible individual(s) must be included on the tax return.
• Married couples must file jointly in order to take advantage of this deduction.

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