Age 65 and over for 2022 additional deduction of $1750.00

[artiste43988]

Does Turbotax add this additional standard deduction to your standard deduction?

[SkyQueen]

My 1040 Worksheet shows an additional $2,800 (both husband and I are over 65) because I am filing Joint.  The $1,750 is for filing Single or Head of Household.  Since Turbo Tax added my additional deduction, I would assume they would add the appropriate amount for filing Single or Head of Household. 

[AnnetteB6]

Yes, the additional standard deduction of $1750 or $1400 for age 65 or over is automatically added to the standard deduction based on your filing status.  

An additional $1750 may be added for the taxpayer due to age or if the person is legally blind and the Single or Head of Household filing status is used.

An additional $1400 may be added for either the taxpayer and/or the spouse and/or if either person is legally blind and the Married Filing Joint, Married Filing Separate, or Qualifed Widow(er) filing status is used.

For more information, see the following TurboTax help article:

What's my standard deduction for 2022?

[VolvoGirl]

For 2022 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 12,950 + 1,750 for 65 and over or blind (14,700)

HOH 19,400 + 1,750 for 65 and over or blind (21,150)

Joint 25,900 + 1,400 for each 65 and over or blind (27,300/28,700)

Married filing Separate 12,950 + 1,400 for 65 and over or blind (14,350)

Or if you are filing as Married Filing Separately and your spouse itemizes then you have to also itemize even if it is less than the Standard Deduction even if it is zero.

If you are a dependent your Standard Deduction might be less.

[artiste43988]

Thank you !

[artiste43988]

Thank you!