A new $6,000 tax deduction is available for seniors 65+ in 2026. Learn who qualifies based on income, how to claim it, and what it means for your tax refund.

2 days ago · If you were aged 65 and up before the end of 2025, you can take advantage of a new U.S. tax deduction up to $6,000. However, this provision is temporary, and to qualify you must claim it …

Jan 2, 2026 · OBBB added a new federal deduction that’s simple on the surface and easy to miss in practice: a $6,000 deduction for eligible individuals age 65+ for tax years 2025–2028. If both spouses …

Jan 16, 2026 · Joint filers over 65 will be able to deduct up to $46,700 from their 2025 return. The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful …

Oct 27, 2025 · See the new 2026 tax deductions for seniors age 65+. Learn about the new $6,000 bonus deduction, income limits, and increased 2026 standard deduction amounts.

1 day ago · The new senior tax deduction is worth up to $6,000 for single adults and $12,000 for married couples.

Jan 18, 2026 · For the first time, eligible seniors can lop an extra **$6,000** off their taxable income ($12,000 for couples), and it’s available whether you take the standard deduction or itemize. But...

Feb 5, 2026 · How much is the new senior tax deduction? The new deduction allows individuals age 65 and older to claim up to an additional $6,000 on top of the current additional standard deduction for …

Jul 8, 2025 · Adults 65 and older may qualify for a new $6,000 deduction, in addition to existing standard deductions. The deduction phases out for incomes above $75,000 (single filers) or $150,000 (joint …

Dec 29, 2025 · To qualify for the $6,000 senior tax deduction, all one has to do is be 65 or older on or before the last day of the taxable year (December 31, 2025) and make less than $175,000 if they are …