Deductions & credits

Look at line 8 of your Form 1040 to see if you took the  standard or itemized deductions.

 

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single   $12,000  (+ $1600 65 or older or blind)

Married Filing Separately    $12,000  (+ $1300 65 or older or blind)

Married Filing Jointly  $24,000  (+ $1300  65 or older or blind)

Head of Household  $18,000  (+ $1600 65 or older or blind)