My tax history report has always had exemption amount . 2018 exemption is 0 why?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Personal exemptions have been eliminated for 2018-2025.  You now get a double Standard Deduction.  

FAQ on 2018 changes https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482394-how-will-tax-reform-affect-my-2018-federal-tax-return

For 2018 the standard deduction amounts are:
Single 12,000 + 1,600 for 65 and over or blind
HOH 18,000 + 1,600 for 65 and over or blind
Joint 24,000+ 1,300 for each 65 and over or blind
Married filing Separate 12,000 + 1,300 for 65 and over or blind

[pk]

For 2018 through 2025, personal exemption is ZERO

[KcuL426]

Thank you for the update! I do not agree with the +1,600 standard deduction being either 65 & over OR blind. What benefit do you get when you are 72 and blind? How can you take advantage of being 72, blind and itemize deductions?

[Critter]

If you are 65 or older AND  blind you get an extra $1600($1300 if filing jointly)  for each item in addition to the standard deduction ....https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2018_publink1000289300   .... if you did not get both then you need to review your info in the MY INFO tab to make the correction.