Deductions & credits

You won’t see a change until all your deductions are more than the Standard Deduction.  Turbo Tax starts off by giving you the Standard Deduction.

 

For 2024 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 14,600+1,950 for 65 and over or blind

HOH 21,900 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 29,200 +  1,550 for each 65 and over or blind (both 32,300)

Married filing Separate 14,600 + 1,550 for 65 and over or blind