senior tax deduction

OBBBA Adds a Possible Senior Tax Deduction (Ages 65 and Older)

If you will be age 65 or older on December 31, 2025, you have a new opportunity for tax savings. The OBBBA created a new bonus senior tax deduction—available for seniors beginning this year (2025). You can claim this deduction whether or not you itemize.

How Much Can You Deduct?

If you qualify, you may be eligible for a bonus deduction of up to $6,000 per person. For married couples filing jointly—where both spouses are age 65 or older—the total potential deduction is $12,000.

Important.

If married, you must file a joint return to benefit even when only one spouse qualifies; filing separately disqualifies you.

This bonus deduction is in addition to:

Income Limits Apply

The deduction phases out at higher income levels:

MAGI includes AGI plus certain rarely seen tax-free foreign income.

Planning Opportunity

To maximize this deduction, consider strategies to keep MAGI below (or not far above) the phaseout thresholds:

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