Why is my standard deduction, for married filing jointly, showing up as $26,600? I did not check the legally blind boxes.

 

Investors & landlords

what are your ages?

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65+       And that apparently was good enough to add another $1,300 deduction for each of us!!  Yeah!

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If you and your spouse are 65 or older, then your standard deduction for a joint return is $24,000 + $1300 for each spouse who is 65 or older--so $24,000 + $2600 = $26,600.

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The software uses the dates of birth you entered in My Info to calculate it.
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Thank you for your prompt response!

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You are welcome.  
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