Need the standard deduction

fornwald · ‎April 27, 2020

Critter · ‎April 27, 2020

The standard deduction is the default unless you enter in enough itemized deductions and then choose to use them.

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 27, 2020

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. It is not a refund.

2019 Standard Deduction Amounts

Single $12,200 (+ $1650 65 or older)

Married Filing Separate $12,200 (+ $1300 if 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,400 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,350 (+ $1650 for 65 or older)

Look on line 9 of your 2019 Form 1040 to see your itemized/standard deduction amount

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