What is 2021 standard deduction for married filing jointly and both over 65?

Is there a Schedule A on your return? Do the Itemized Deductions add up to 28,400?

Did you enter that you made $600 of charitable donations?   $27,400 + 600 =  $28,400

 

 

 

2021 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

 

SINGLE $12,550  (65 or older + $1700)

 

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,550  (65 or older + $1350)

 

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,100  (65 or older + $1350 per spouse)

 

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $18,800  (65 or older +$1700)

 

Legally Blind + $1350