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MCremer
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June 3, 2019
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Question about Standard Deduction

How do I still owe money to the IRS after withholding when the standard deduction went from $6,350 in 2017 to $12,000 in 2018?

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DanielV01
DanielV01
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June 3, 2019
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SweetieJeanAlumni - Champ
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June 3, 2019
See OP's other questions:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/users/c3200df0-d4da-4928-851f-7b6bf69b873e">https://ttlc.intuit.com/users/c3200df0-d4da-4928-851f-7b6bf69b873e</a>
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SweetieJeanAlumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
June 3, 2019
Well, there is no more $4,050 Personal Exemption.
$6350 + 4050 = $10,400 in 2017. This has been replaced by $12,000 in 2018.
Hal_Al
Level 15
Hal_AlLevel 15
Level 15
June 3, 2019

Although the standard deduction increased, the personal exemption was eliminated. Effectively the deduction before taxes was only increased by $1700.

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