2017 standard deducible for Hurricane Irma was $13950 not the standard $7200. The irs credited my return for $7200 which is correct?

[joey184]

In 2017 the standard deducible for Hurricane Irma was $13950 not the standard deducible $7200. The IRS credited my return for $7200. Which is correct?
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[Anonymous_ · Accepted solution]

See https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2017.pdf

The standard deduction for MFJ was $13,950 for 2017. If there is a disparity, you will have to contact the IRS.

[VolvoGirl]

13,950 is the Standard Deduction for Joint with one spouse over 65.  2017 was also the last year for personal exemptions.

Single 6,350 + 1,550 for 65 and over

HOH 9,350 + 1,550 for 65 and over

Joint 12,700 + 1,250 for each 65 and over

Married filing Separate 6,350 + 1,250 for 65 and over

For 2017 the personal exemption was $4,050 per person.

What is on your 1040 line 40?  Don't recall a different Standard Deduction for a disaster.  Maybe there was a special credit?  7200 doesn't remind me of anything.   Why are you asking?  Did the IRS send you a bill?