If you're 65 or older and have been itemizing your tax deductions, you may wonder if the new "senior bonus deduction" in Trump's tax bill — available starting in 2025 — could benefit you.

After all, most taxpayers take the standard deduction. So, it makes sense that eligible older adults who do could stack the new bonus deduction on top of the regular standard deduction and the existing extra standard deduction for 65+.

But what if you choose to itemize your deductions — can you still claim this new tax break? Here's more to know.

What is the bonus deduction for older adults in the Trump tax bill?

A new bonus deduction kicks in beginning with the 2025 tax year due to recently enacted GOP tax legislation, which President Donald Trump calls the "big beautiful bill."

This bonus allows ta

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