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What is the standard deduction for checking box 6a on Form 1040 for 2016, married, filing jointly?

sagepk — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:44:17 GMT

Both of us were born before 1952, but there are no further instructions to refer to as to why boxes 6a have a different standard deduction for people over 65 who are filing jointly. Turbo Tax has put $15100 in the deduction space, but doesn't explain why.

The tax law provides for a higher standard deduction for...

LindaBelmont — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:44:19 GMT

The tax law provides for a higher standard deduction for seniors

Your standard deduction starts at $12,600.

Add $1,250 if you were born before January 2, 1952.
Add $1,250 if your jointly-filing spouse was born before January 2, 1952.
Add $1,250 if you were blind as of December 31, 2016.
Add $1,250 if your jointly-filing spouse was blind as of December 31, 2016.

Example: Joint filers Pat and Tracy, who were both born in 1941 and are not blind, have a standard deduction of $12,600 + $1,250 + $1,250 = $15,100.

Thank you, I really appreciate your explanation!

sagepk — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:44:20 GMT

Thank you, I really appreciate your explanation!

You are welcome

LindaBelmont — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:44:22 GMT

You are welcome