GULFPORT, Fla. — Some senior citizens may get more money back on their tax returns this year.
Seniors 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 for a single person, and $12,000 for married couples, without having to itemize their deductions.
The new tax deduction is part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4 of last year. To be eligible for the new senior tax deduction, you need to turn 65 by Dec. 31, 2025…