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shdaprof
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If my husband is over 65 and I am not, can I put 8000 on his deduction even though there is a figure in mine that I cannot change?

 
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ReginaM
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If my husband is over 65 and I am not, can I put 8000 on his deduction even though there is a figure in mine that I cannot change?

No, your standard deduction will automatically be completed by TurboTax and is computed as follows:

 

 

Please see IRS Publication 501 for more information.

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shdaprof
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If my husband is over 65 and I am not, can I put 8000 on his deduction even though there is a figure in mine that I cannot change?

Thanks so much !

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