Can I take the 65 and older higher standard deduction when I turn 65 next year in 2018

ceilingroofgoat · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

That will be automatic--the software will use the date of birth you enter and calculate your standard deduction. If you are 65 or older in 2018 the standard deduction is $1300 higher than if you are younger than 65.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

That will be automatic--the software will use the date of birth you enter and calculate your standard deduction. If you are 65 or older in 2018 the standard deduction is $1300 higher than if you are younger than 65.

**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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Can I take the 65 and older higher standard deduction when I turn 65 next year in 2018