I am 67years old. Using the standard deduction, may I also check the box claiming myself as a dependent, allowing my standard deduction to be 15,500.00, rather than 13,850.00?

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February 1, 2020
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VolvoGirl

Level 15

Where are you getting or see 15,500? You do not claim yourself as a dependent. You either claim yourself as independent by just filing a return. Or if someone else can claim you as a dependent (like on your kid's return) you have to check the box on your return that says you can be claimed on someone else's return.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. It is not a refund.

2019 Standard Deduction Amounts

Single $12,200 (+ $1650 65 or older)

Married Filing Separate $12,200 (+ $1300 if 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,400 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,350 (+ $1650 for 65 or older)

Look on line 9 of your 2019 Form 1040 to see your itemized/standard deduction amount

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

I see where you are getting the 15,500. You are adding another 1,650 to your Standard Deduction of 13,850 (12,200+1,650). You only get another 1,650 if you are Blind. Nothing to do with dependents. In fact if you are someone's dependent you would get a lower Standard Deduction.