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Seniors to Receive Larger Standard Deduction Under New Tax Law

OBBB Act Provides Extra Deduction for Older Taxpayers Through 2028

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The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces a significant new benefit for older taxpayers who claim the standard deduction. According to the law, “for years 2025 through 2028, taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 standard deduction ($12,000 on joint-return if both age 65 or older). Image for illustration purposes
The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces a significant new benefit for older taxpayers who claim the standard deduction. According to the law, “for years 2025 through 2028, taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 standard deduction ($12,000 on joint-return if both age 65 or older). Image for illustration purposes
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The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces a significant new benefit for older taxpayers who claim the standard deduction. According to the law, “for years 2025 through 2028, taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 standard deduction ($12,000 on joint-return if both age 65 or older).”

The standard deduction is a fixed amount that taxpayers can subtract from their income before calculating federal income taxes. Most Americans claim the standard deduction because it is simpler than itemizing expenses such as mortgage interest or charitable contributions. In 2025, the standard deduction is expected to be more than $14,000 for single filers and more than $29,000 for joint filers, adjusted annually for inflation. The new OBBB provision adds to those amounts for seniors, creating a substantial increase in tax relief.

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For a single filer age 65 or older, the law provides an extra $6,000 deduction on top of the regular standard deduction. For married couples filing jointly, where both spouses are 65 or older, the additional deduction doubles to $12,000. This effectively reduces taxable income by those amounts, lowering overall tax liability.

The new deduction is temporary. The statute specifies that it applies only “for years 2025 through 2028.” Beginning in 2029, unless further legislation is enacted, the additional deduction for seniors will expire.

The law also includes an income-based phase-out. According to the text, “the deduction begins to phase down for singles with adjusted gross income over $75,000 and for joint filers with adjusted gross income over $150,000.” That means seniors with higher incomes will see the extra deduction reduced or eliminated, while middle- and lower-income seniors are more likely to receive the full benefit.

The financial effect can be meaningful. For example, a retired couple filing jointly with $80,000 of income and both spouses age 65 and older would be entitled to the regular standard deduction plus an extra $12,000 under the OBBB Act. This would reduce their taxable income by more than $41,000, lowering their tax bill significantly.

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Supporters of the measure argue that it helps seniors who face rising costs in retirement, including medical expenses, housing, and caregiving. By increasing the standard deduction for older taxpayers, the law provides wide relief without requiring complex recordkeeping. Because the deduction is “above the line” for seniors who take the standard deduction, it applies automatically and does not depend on itemizing.

Critics note that the deduction is temporary and does not address long-term retirement income challenges. They point out that when the provision expires in 2029, seniors will revert to the same rules as younger taxpayers unless Congress acts again.

Nevertheless, the change represents a notable expansion of tax benefits for older Americans. As the OBBB Act clearly states, “taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 standard deduction ($12,000 on a joint return if both age 65 and older).” For the next four years, millions of seniors will see a direct reduction in their taxable income.

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