Senior Deduction Calculator 2026 — $6,000 Bonus Deduction for Age 65+
Check the boxes for who's 65 or older and enter your income to see your bonus deduction.
The OBBBA senior deduction is an extra $6,000 per person age 65 or older ($12,000 for a couple where both qualify), on top of the regular and existing age-65 standard deductions. It phases out by 6% of every dollar of modified adjusted gross income above $75,000 (single) / $150,000 (married filing jointly) and applies for tax years 2025–2028. Use the calculator below.
This bonus deduction is one of the most valuable OBBBA changes for retirees, and it's widely confused with 'no tax on Social Security' (it isn't — see the myth-buster linked below). It's a straightforward extra deduction: $6,000 for each taxpayer who is 65 or older by the end of the year, stacked on top of the standard deduction and the existing age-65 add-on.
The calculator lets you mark who is 65+ and enter your MAGI. It applies the 6%-of-excess phase-out automatically, so you can see exactly how much survives at your income.
Senior deduction calculator
How the 6% phase-out works
Unlike the flat-dollar phase-outs on tips and overtime, the senior deduction uses a percentage. It's reduced by 6 cents for every dollar of MAGI above the threshold. A single filer at $90,000 is $15,000 over the $75,000 line; 6% of $15,000 is $900, so a $6,000 deduction becomes $5,100.
| MAGI | Amount over $75k | 6% reduction | Deduction kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| $90,000 | $15,000 | $900 | $5,100 |
| $125,000 | $50,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| $175,000 | $100,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
It stacks — it doesn't replace
The $6,000 bonus is in addition to the standard deduction and the additional standard deduction taxpayers 65+ already receive. All three stack. For a married couple where both spouses are 65 or older, that's $12,000 of bonus deduction on top of an already-larger standard deduction — a meaningful cut in taxable income for middle-income retirees.
One caveat: it's temporary. As enacted, the senior deduction applies for tax years 2025 through 2028 and is scheduled to expire afterward unless extended.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the senior deduction for 2026?
$6,000 per person age 65 or older, up to $12,000 for a married couple where both spouses qualify. It's on top of the standard deduction and the existing age-65 add-on, and phases out 6% above $75,000 (single) / $150,000 (MFJ) MAGI.
Does the senior deduction replace the extra standard deduction for people 65+?
No. It stacks on top of both the regular standard deduction and the additional standard deduction that taxpayers 65 and older already receive.
At what income does the senior deduction disappear?
It's reduced by 6% of MAGI over the threshold, so a single filer's $6,000 deduction is gone at $175,000 MAGI, and a couple's $12,000 is gone at around $250,000 MAGI. The calculator shows your exact amount.
Is this the same as 'no tax on Social Security'?
No. OBBBA did not make Social Security tax-free. The senior deduction lowers your taxable income, which can reduce or eliminate tax on your benefits indirectly, but the normal Social Security taxation rules still apply. See our Social Security myth-buster.
IRS sources & verification
Last reviewed July 12, 2026.