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Deductions & credits

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

 

Yes - you will get the extra $1,650 for your standard deduction if you turn 65 by the end of 2019 (so you're good with a birthday in March!).

If your spouse also turns 65 in 2019, they will also get an extra $1,650 for a total standard deduction of $26,600.

 

[Edited | 4/15/2020 | 1:05pm PDT]

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