At the heart of this legislation is the "senior deduction," a provision created to provide financial breathing room for those living on fixed incomes. For the state's aging population, the policy could deliver meaningful tax benefits during a time when many are hoping to age in place in their homes, but need the extra money in order to do so.
Under the OBBBA, the tax code now includes a new senior-specific deduction of $6,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married couples filing jointly-if both spouses are 65 or older.