I thought the standard deduction was doubling? I see the same as last year.

tripletens · ‎June 6, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

The standard deduction doubles for your 2018 tax return which you will prepare next year 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)

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

The standard deduction doubles for your 2018 tax return which you will prepare next year 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)

**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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I thought the standard deduction was doubling? I see the same as last year.