Deductions & credits

How much are your Itemized Deductions?  The questions I've seen turn out that the Standard Deduction + the extra 300/600 for charity is more than your Itemized Deductions .  Check 1040 line 12a & b.

 

For 2021 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 12,550 + 1,700 for 65 and over or blind (14,250)

HOH 18,800 + 1,700 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 25,100 + 1,350 for each 65 and over or blind

Married filing Separate 12,550 + 1,350 for 65 and over or blind