Retirement tax questions


@SueS3 wrote:

My husband is 65, I'm not, Help


The Form 1040-SR is exactly the same as the Form 1040.  The only difference is the print is larger on the Form 1040-SR.

The standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly when one spouse is age 65 is $26,450

 

Standard deductions for 2021

  • Single - $12,550 add $1,700 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,550 add $1,350 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $18,800 add $1,700 if age 65 or older