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Level 2
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:15:26 PM

Turbotax said I should take Single standard deduction, but entered $13,600 on line 8 instead of $12,000, and no Schedule A. I already filed. What should I do?

Where did they get this number?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:15:27 PM

That is the 2018 Standard deduction for age 65+

Level 2
Jun 7, 2019 3:15:29 PM

You are an angel. Thank you so much!

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:15:30 PM


2018 Standard Deductions:

Single   $12,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately    $12,000  (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly  $24,000  (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household  $18,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

Look at line 8 of your Form 1040 to see your standard or itemized deductions.