You are confused about what the standard deduction means. No one is "taking" money from you. The standard deduction of $12,200 is money that is not taxed.
Explain Standard Deduction—What is it?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-s-my-standard-deduction/00/26370
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