Why does it say $0 state filing and I just had to pay $24.95? Why didn't I get an over 65 deduction as I'm 68?

65dragonflies · ‎June 3, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Your standard deduction is higher if you are 65 or older.

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single $12,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately $12,000 (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,000 (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,000 (+ $1600 65 or older

Look at line 8 of your Form 1040 to see your standard or itemized deductions.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Your standard deduction is higher if you are 65 or older.

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single $12,000 (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately $12,000 (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,000 (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,000 (+ $1600 65 or older

Look at line 8 of your Form 1040 to see your standard or itemized deductions.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Why does it say $0 state filing and I just had to pay $24.95? Why didn't I get an over 65 deduction as I'm 68?