Solved: Do you appear to have an error - standard deduction is calculating as for being a dependent - we are not someones dependent

Do you appear to have an error - standard deduction is calculating as for being a dependent - we are not someones dependent - is this an error ?

standard deduction is going out at $26600, we are not dependents.

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The Standard Deduction for Married Filing Joint is $24,000, plus an additional $1,300 for each Taxpayer over 65 or Blind.

So it sounds like $26,600 is the correct Standard Deduction for you if you are Married Filing Jointly and both you and your Husband are over Age 65. [$24,000 + $1,300 + $1,300]

If I am misunderstanding your question or you need further clarification, please comment below.

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The Standard Deduction for Married Filing Joint is $24,000, plus an additional $1,300 for each Taxpayer over 65 or Blind.

So it sounds like $26,600 is the correct Standard Deduction for you if you are Married Filing Jointly and both you and your Husband are over Age 65. [$24,000 + $1,300 + $1,300]

If I am misunderstanding your question or you need further clarification, please comment below.