Husband 66 and spouse 64 both retired. how to claim exemtions

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There are no personal exemptions now. If you are 65 or older you get a higher standard deduction.

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single $12,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately $12,000 (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,000 (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,000 (+ $1600 65 or older

Look at line 8 of your Form 1040 to see your standard or itemized deductions.

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Filing as Married Filed Joint: my Retirement is 15k per year. Spouse is 10K with PT job. What is the All Tax credits?Online Calc shows 4,213 but I didn't add anything?

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Husband 66 and spouse 64 both retired. how to claim exemtions