Deductions & credits

If you are filing as Single and age 65 or older then you receive an additional $1,700 for your Standard Deduction so the $14,250 would be correct.

 

Standard deductions for 2021

  • Single - $12,550 add $1,700 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,550 add $1,350 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $18,800 add $1,700 if age 65 or older