Archive · 17 Jan 2026
US Seniors Eligible for Up to $31,625 in IRS Deductions
The US government is making some changes to how taxes work for older people.
If you're 65 or older, you can get up to $31,625 back when you file your taxes in 2029.
This is because of a new law called the OBBB Act.
The amount you get depends on how much money you make.
If you make up to $75,000 a year, you can get $8,000 back.
If you're married and you both make up to $150,000 together, you can get between $12,000 and $15,200 back.
If you make more than that, the amount you get back goes down a little bit.
These changes start in 2029, and you need to have a social security number to get this money back.
Not all states in the US have these changes yet.
Seniors aged 65+ with incomes up to $75,000 can claim up to $8,000 in deductions.
Senior couples making up to $150,000 jointly can claim between $12,000 and $15,200.
Deductions decrease by $60 for every $1,000 earned above $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for couples.
Maximum deductions can reach up to $31,625 for individuals and $46,700 for couples.
Deductions are available for tax year 2028, with filings made in 2029.
- Who
- Senior citizens aged 65 and older in the US
- What
- IRS tax deductions up to $31,625
- When
- Tax year 2028 (filings in 2029)
- Where
- United States (not all states)
- Why
- Changes implemented under Donald Trump's OBBB Act
- Age Eligibility
- 65 years and older
- Income Range (Individuals)
- Up to $75,000
- Income Range (Couples)
- Up to $150,000
- Base Deduction (Individuals)
- $8,000
- Base Deduction (Couples)
- $12,000 to $15,200
- Maximum Deduction (Individuals)
- $23,750 to $31,625
- Maximum Deduction (Couples)
- $46,700
- Tax Year Applicability
- 2028 (filings in 2029)