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Level 2
March 22, 2021
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How much is a Standard deduction?

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I can't waste money; if there's any hidden costs with ANYTHING having to do with this, please share?

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Alumni - Champ
March 22, 2021

Here are the 2020 standard deductions amounts for each filing status:

 

Filing StatusStandard Deduction
Single$12,400
Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er)$24,800
Married Filing Separately$12,400
Head of Household$18,650

 

There is an additional standard deduction of $1,300 for taxpayers who are over age 65 or blind. The amount of the additional standard deduction increases to $1,650 for taxpayers who are unmarried.

Level 15
March 22, 2021

TurboTax pricing is not set according to whether or not you itemize or take the standard deduction.  For information and a comparison of the different versions of TurboTax, go to:

 

TurboTax Online - Products & Pricing

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