If the new standard deduction is 24000 why is mine only 12700?

kmcg2- · ‎June 6, 2019

i made 18000 less this year but i am getting more than a 1000 less than last year. why?

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

The standard deductions change next year when you file your 2018 tax return in 2019.

2017 Standard Deductions

Single $6350 (65 or older + $1550)

Married Filing Separately $6350 (65 or older + $1250)

Married Filing Jointly $12,700 (65 or older + $1250@)

Head of Household $9350 (65 or older + $1550)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/2017-tax-reform-legislation-what-you-should-know...

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

The standard deductions change next year when you file your 2018 tax return in 2019.

2017 Standard Deductions

Single $6350 (65 or older + $1550)

Married Filing Separately $6350 (65 or older + $1250)

Married Filing Jointly $12,700 (65 or older + $1250@)

Head of Household $9350 (65 or older + $1550)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/2017-tax-reform-legislation-what-you-should-know...

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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If the new standard deduction is 24000 why is mine only 12700?

If the new standard deduction is 24000 why is mine only 12700?

If the new standard deduction is 24000 why is mine only 12700?