A New Senior Tax Break Could Cut Your 2025 Bill — Here’s Who Qualifies
How the 2025 Senior Bonus could reduce what you owe - and keep more in your pocket
Seniors are finally getting a meaningful tax break. A new federal “Senior Bonus Deduction,” signed into law in July 2025, allows qualifying taxpayers age 65 and older to deduct up to $6,000 - or $12,000 for married couples filing jointly when both spouses are 65+. The deduction is available for the 2025 tax year and is scheduled to remain in place through 2028.
Importantly, it stacks on top of either the standard or itemized deduction. That means it reduces taxable income even further. To qualify for the full amount, single filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $75,000 or less, while married couples filing jointly must be at $150,000 or below. If you are 65+, we recommend you talk with a tax professional about this deduction - especially if your income is close to the cutoff.
April Vote Looms as Tensions Rise Over AI Data Center Proposal
Hundreds of residents voiced strong opposition at a Feb. 25 town hall in Royal Palm Beach over the proposed AI data center known as Project Tango. The 200-acre site near 20-Mile Bend, approved in 2016, is planned to include 3.7 million square feet of data center and warehouse space. Neighbors cited concerns about water use, strain on utilities, constant lighting, and noise affecting nearby homes and schools. County officials said public input is being reviewed, but the project cannot be stopped solely due to opposition. A commission vote on zoning and related details is set for April 23.
Prime I-95 Property Up for Debate - Boynton Residents Asked to Weigh In
Boynton Beach officials are seeking public input on the future of a key 2.11-acre site at 480 W. Boynton Beach Blvd, near I-95’s Exit 57. The property, formerly home to the demolished Inn at Boynton Beach, sits within a major “gateway” corridor to the city. The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering low-density or mixed-use development and wants residents’ feedback on preferred businesses and amenities. Survey responses will help shape planning decisions for the area. The survey is open through April 6 on the BBCRA website and Facebook page.
🎉This Week’s Featured Events
The 20th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca runs February 27th through March 7th at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Since its founding in 2007, this premier South Florida event has celebrated cultural arts through world-class performances spanning music, literature, and visual art. Concert times and presentations vary - visit festivalBoca.org for tickets, schedules, and more information.
Ring in the Year of the Horse at the 2026 Lantern Festival at CityZen Gardens, 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, on Saturday, February 28th from 12:00–3:00 pm. This FREE, vibrant celebration features hundreds of handcrafted lanterns, Asian music, cuisine, dance performances, and a variety of cultural experiences. Street and garage parking are available nearby. Visit eventbrite.com for details.
Spring training is back at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches. Located at 5444 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, this expansive 160-acre complex features a primary stadium and eight satellite fields. It’s the perfect setting to catch America's pastime up close in the Florida sunshine. Daily games are already underway, but tickets go fast, so don't wait to secure your seats. Visit cactipark.com for schedules, tickets, and more information.
There is a Senior Advisory Board meeting on Monday, March 2nd, at the City Commission Chambers located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach at 2:00 pm. The board addresses senior programs in the city and discusses ways to improve life and meet the community’s needs. Got to the boynton-beach.org calendar for more info.
🤔 Did You Know?
Boynton Beach used to be divided by the old Florida East Coast Railway, which historically split east and west. This divide actually shaped the development of Boynton and still influences the city today.
