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Deductions & credits

Form 1040-SR is the same as Form 1040. What are you seeing?

 

The standard deduction amounts are:

 

  • Single filing status:
    • $12,550 if under age 65
    • $14,250 if age 65 or older
  • Married filing jointly:
    • $25,100 if both spouses under age 65
    • $26,450 if one spouse under age 65 and one age 65 or older
    • $27,800 if both spouses age 65 or older
  • Married filing separately — $5 for all ages
  • Head of household:
    • $18,800 if under age 65
    • $20,500 if age 65 or older
  • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child:
    • $25,100 if under age 65
    • $26,450 if age 65 or older