2016 Standard Deductions
Single $6300 (65 or older + $1550)
Married Filing Separately $6300 (65 or older + $1250)
Married Filing Jointly $12,600 (65 or older + $1250@)
Head of Household $9300 (65 or older + $1550)
Note: Sales tax is an itemized deduction. You need enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction in order for your tax due or refund to be affected.
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