For tax year 2018 (prepared next year) the standard deduction amounts will increase to$12,000 for individuals, $18,000 for heads of household, and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses.
For tax year 2017 (prepared this year) the standard deduction for single taxpayers and married couples filing separately is $6,350; for married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $12,700; and for heads of households, the standard deduction is $9,350.
For tax year 2018 (prepared next year) the standard deduction amounts will increase to$12,000 for individuals, $18,000 for heads of household, and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses.
For tax year 2017 (prepared this year) the standard deduction for single taxpayers and married couples filing separately is $6,350; for married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $12,700; and for heads of households, the standard deduction is $9,350.