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Level 2
January 27, 2025
Question

Should I be getting a $1950 standard deduction for 202465 years old in 2024? Turbo tax is putting in less, like 1650.

should say that I am 65 years old and turbo tax is not giving me the $1950 standard deduction

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    Level 15
    January 27, 2025

    Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.  You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2024 Form 1040.

     

     

     

    2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

    SINGLE $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

    MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

    MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

    HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    January 27, 2025

    Standard deductions for 2024

    Single - $14,600 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
    Married Filing Separately - $14,600 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
    Married Filing Jointly - $29,200 add $1,550 for each spouse age 65 or older
    Head of Household - $21,900 add $1,950 if age 65 or older