The IRS offers special tax breaks for seniors that can save you thousands as you get older. Here's what you need to know for tax filing year 2025 to 2026.

The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 without itemizing their ...

Tax rules in 2026 tilt even more heavily toward people who take the standard deduction, thanks to new above the line write ...

A United States Treasury government check rests on top of a Social Security card. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a press release and an email to tens of millions of Americans claiming ...

Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced ...

Wondering what tax reporting might look like under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)? The IRS has released drafts of some 2025 tax forms (that you’ll file in 2026), including a draft of the new ...

The BBB's new senior deduction is only available to adults 65 and older. High-income seniors won't be eligible to claim it. Right now, the deduction applies only to the 2025 to 2028 tax years. The ...

It’s nearly the end of the year, the traditional time for giving but before opening your wallet, you should know how tax rules are changing so you can maximize your gifts. Itemizers should hit fast ...

Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar. People who are 65 and older may be able to take advantage of a new senior deduction starting in 2025. Joining me to discuss what you need to ...