Your standard deduction depends on your filing status.
For 2016, standard
deductions are:
For a taxpayer under
65, not claimed as a dependent:
- $6,300 for Single
- $12,600 for Married Filing
Jointly, or Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child
- $9,300 for Head of Household
- $6,300 for Married Filing
Separately
- If you are over 65 or blind,
add $1,250 for each instance or add $1,550 each instance if single and not
a surviving spouse
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