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I am single and born before Jan. 2, 1959, shouldn't my standard deduction be $17550?

--tax16-- — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:48:50 GMT

Re: I am single and born before Jan. 2, 1959, shouldn't my standard deduction be $17550?

DoninGA — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:25:52 GMT

No. For tax year 2023 your Standard Deduction would be $15,700 if you are age 65 or older.

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older

Re: I am single and born before Jan. 2, 1959, shouldn't my standard deduction be $17550?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:26:47 GMT

2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700 (65+/legally blind) ) + $1500 per spouse

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $20,800 (65 or older/blind) + $1850)