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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:55:39 PM

Odd ? my standard deduction is calculating correctly on the worksheet but is carried forward to my 1040 incorrectly

the standard deduction for married filing joint is $24000 per the SD worksheet while my itemized deductions are less. Somehow a different amount $ 26,600 is carried forward to form 1040. How is that possible ? No amounts have been overridden

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 4:55:40 PM

You are filing a Joint return.  Both of you must be over 65.  You get an extra 1,300 for each person over 65.

24,000+1,300+1,300 = 26,600.

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 4:55:40 PM

You are filing a Joint return.  Both of you must be over 65.  You get an extra 1,300 for each person over 65.

24,000+1,300+1,300 = 26,600.