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Retirement: The new senior tax deduction: How the $6,000 ‘bonus’ works

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Thu Mar 5 2026

The new senior tax deduction: How the $6,000 'bonus' works

The AARP Foundation offers free tax filing to low-income seniors during tax season.

A new tax deduction for many adults 65 and older has plenty of rules and requires new paperwork. Here's what you need to know.

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Here's how to boost your Social Security benefit up to 8% in 1 year

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Here's how much the average tax refund could be worth by retirement

This could be one of the best investments you make all year.

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