Do I get the increase of the standard deduction if my wife is blind on a joint account

[xmasbaby0]

Make sure that in MY INFO you indicate that your spouse is legally blind so that the extra amount is added to your standard deduction.

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)

The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.   You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12e of your Form 1040.

[JohnB5677]

Yes, you do get the increase of the standard deduction if my wife is blind

Log in to TurboTax

1. Go to My Info on the left sidebar.
2. Select and edit your wife's information, 
3. Check the box indicating she's legally blind as of December 31, 2025.
4.  This adds an extra $1,600 to your standard deduction.