Additional senior deduction for 2025
According to the IRS website all I need to do is check the box that I am over 65 and include my SSN. The IRS adds the $6000 additional deduction when they receive my return. Before the $6000 senior deduction I owe $641. With the deduction I owe $41. When I submit my return which amount should I pay?
Quick Answer:
The additional standard deduction for being over 65 is factored into your total standard deduction amount when you prepare your tax return. It is not an amount the IRS adds after you submit.
You should calculate your total standard deduction, which includes both the basic standard deduction and any additional amounts for age or blindness, before determining your taxable income and final tax liability.
The payment you make should be based on the tax due after all eligible deductions and credits have been correctly applied and calculated on your submitted return. Therefore, if your calculations show a $41 liability after properly including the additional deduction, that is the amount to pay.
Note: This answer is provided for convenience only. It is important that you speak to a CPA about your individual tax situation.
