Deductions & credits

Starting last year for 2018 returns there is no more personal exemptions.  Instead the increased the Standard Deduction almost double.

 

For 2019 the standard deduction amounts on 1040 line 9 are:

Single 12,200 + 1,650 for 65 and over or blind

HOH 18,350 + 1,650 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 24,400+ 1,300 for each 65 and over or blind

Married filing Separate 12,200 + 1,300 for 65 and over or blind