The only time the standard deduction would lower your tax return is if your itemized deductions were more than your standard deduction.
The standard deductions for 2019 are.
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Single - $12,200 add $1,650 if age 65 or older add.
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Married Filing Separately - $12,200 add $1,300 if age 65 or older.
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Married Filing Jointly - $24,400 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older.
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Head of Household - $18,350 add $1,650 if age 65 or older.
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