Standard Deduction seems incorrect

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March 24, 2026
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I have TurboTax Home and Business 2025 locally on PC. On Form 1040, my standard deduction for MFJ shows $33,100. Why is that lower than the allowed $33,500? I can't change it. goto supporting forms opens 1040/1040SR Wks also showing $31,100. got to supporting forms takes me to Schedule A where total itemized deductions are much less than the standard deduction. Line 18 has a box to select itemized deductions even though they are less does not work.

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Vanessa A

Level 15

That would be correct for a married couple with one person 65 or older or blind at the end of 2025.

The standard deduction for Married Filing Jointly is $31,500. If you are over 65, you would add $1,600 per person. If only one of you were 65 or older at the end of 2025, then your standard deduction would be $33,100 ($31,500 + $1,600) If you look at the side of form 1040, you will see the $31,500 for married filing jointly.

If you want to take the standard deduction, you should not check the box to select itemized deductions.

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

If you are filing a joint return but only one of the spouses is 65or older, then the standard deduction of $33,100 is correct. $31,500 + $1600 = $33,100

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)

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

FYI - and you should get the new senior deduction on 1040 line 13b. It is 6,000 for each person 65 or older unless you have a very high income. Do you have 6,000 or 12,000 on 13b? Line 13b comes from the new Schedule 1-A.