Can I file the standard deduction?

benjy2408 · ‎June 4, 2019

Vanessa · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, the standard deduction has been increased this year to $12,000 for single and $24,000 for married filing a joint return, so many people are just taking the standard deduction instead of the itemized deduction.

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Vanessa · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, the standard deduction has been increased this year to $12,000 for single and $24,000 for married filing a joint return, so many people are just taking the standard deduction instead of the itemized deduction.

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Can I file the standard deduction?