The standard deduction for 2018 has increased, it might be that your Itemized deductions are now lower than your Standard deduction.
Filing Status 2018 Tax year 2017 Tax yearSingle $12,000 $ 6,350
Married, Filing Joint $24,000 $12,700
Married, Filing Separate $12,000 $ 6,350
Head of Household $18,000 $9,350
- The standard deduction is $1,300 higher for those who are over 65 or blind; it’s $1,600 higher if also unmarried and not a surviving spouse.
- If someone can claim you as a dependent, you get a smaller standard deduction.
