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The Standard Deduction is subtracted from your income before the tax is calculated.  So yes it will reduce your tax a little.  

 

But FICA (W2 box 4 & 6) doesn’t affect your tax return.   If you have self employment 1099 income you pay/add FICA to the tax due.   There are several different credits.   Some will reduce your tax liability and some will also add to a refund you get.