You can amend your tax return with the steps below, but First check your copy of the tax return.
Did you put other Itemized deductions into your return.
- Check line 12 of your Form 1040.
- Is the value greater than:
The standard deduction amounts for 2024 are:
- $29,200 – Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse (increase of $1,500)
- $21,900 – Head of Household (increase of $1,100)
- $14,600 – Single or Married Filing Separately (increase of $750)
Taxpayers who are 65 and Older or are Blind
For 2024, the additional standard deduction amounts for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind are:
- $1,950 for Single or Head of Household (increase of $100)
- $1,550 for married taxpayers or Qualifying Surviving Spouse (increase of $50)
If you did take the standard deduction, and it is greater than your mortgage and property tax, you may need additional itemized deductions to make it worth your while.
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