Why do I have a Standard Deduction add back?

greg-brakefield · ‎January 29, 2026

xmasbaby0

Please explain what you mean by a standard deduction "add back?" Your standard deduction is on line 12e. It is based on your filing status and the date of birth you entered in MY INFO.

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500 (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

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xmasbaby0

Please explain what you mean by a standard deduction "add back?" Your standard deduction is on line 12e. It is based on your filing status and the date of birth you entered in MY INFO.

2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750 (65 or older/legally blind +1600)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500 (65 or older/legally blind + $1600)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

**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.**