If you are age 65 or older then there is additional amount added to your standard deduction based on your filing status. It would seem you are filing as Married Filing Jointly and one of you is age 65 or older, thus $25,700
Standard deductions for 2019
- Single - $12,200 add $1,650 if age 65 or older
- Married Filing Separately - $12,200 add $1,300 if age 65 or older
- Married Filing Jointly - $24,400 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older
- Head of Household - $18,350 add $1,650 if age 65 or older
