What is the standard deduction for filing a married joint return when both are over 70 years old

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What is the standard deduction for filing a married joint return when both are over 70 years old

Standard deductions for 2018

Single - $12,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $12,000 add $1,300 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $24,000 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $18,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older

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What is the standard deduction for filing a married joint return when both are over 70 years old

Standard deductions for 2018

Single - $12,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $12,000 add $1,300 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $24,000 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $18,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older

What is the standard deduction for filing a married joint return when both are over 70 years old

The standard deduction for a couple aged 65 or older filing jointly is $26,600.

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