The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Starting with 2025 federal returns (filed in 2026), taxpayers 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 without itemizing, thanks to tax ...
Most people qualify for Medicare when they turn 65. You can also get Medicare regardless of your age if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure (end-stage renal disease) or if you've been ...