10/07/2025
Bonus Senior Deduction: A new, temporary deduction of up to $6,000 for qualifying seniors. This bonus is per eligible individual and is not available to those who itemize.
The total deduction amounts, assuming your income is below the bonus deduction phaseout threshold, are:
Filing Status Base Deduction Additional Age Deduction Bonus Senior Deduction Total Deduction
Single $15,750 + $2,000 + $6,000 = $23,750
Married Filing Jointly (1 spouse 65+) $31,500 + $1,600 + $6,000 = $39,100
Married Filing Jointly (both 65+) $31,500 + $3,200 + $12,000 = $46,700
Head of Household $23,625 + $2,000 + $6,000 = $31,625
Income limits for the bonus deduction
The temporary $6,000 bonus deduction phases out for higher-income seniors.
For single filers and heads of household: The bonus begins to phase out if your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is over $75,000.
For married couples filing jointly: The bonus begins to phase out if your MAGI is over $150,000.
For every $1 your income is over these thresholds, your bonus deduction is reduced by 6 cents.