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Jan 30, 2025 11:31 PM UTC
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Standard Deduction

I am Over 65 years old and I put in the correct birth date.  The test return is not giving me the correct standard deduction 

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Level 15
    Jan 30, 2025 11:32 PM UTC

    What's it giving you?  

     

    For 2024 the standard deduction amounts are:

    Single 14,600 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (16,550)

    HOH 21,900 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (23,850)

    Joint 29,200 + 1,550 for each 65 and over or blind (30,750/32,300)

    Married filing Separate 14,600 + 1,550 for 65 and over or blind (16,150)

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Level 15
    Jan 30, 2025 11:32 PM UTC

    What's it giving you?  

     

    For 2024 the standard deduction amounts are:

    Single 14,600 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (16,550)

    HOH 21,900 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (23,850)

    Joint 29,200 + 1,550 for each 65 and over or blind (30,750/32,300)

    Married filing Separate 14,600 + 1,550 for 65 and over or blind (16,150)

    Level 15
    Jan 30, 2025 11:32 PM UTC

    Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. 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 12 of your 2024 Form 1040.

     

     

     

    2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

    SINGLE $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

    MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY            $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

    MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

    HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

     

     

    2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

     

    SINGLE $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)

     

    MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)

     

    MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700  (65+/legally blind) )  + $1500 per spouse

     

    HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $20,800 (65 or older/blind)  + $1850)

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