Why is 1040 line 8 showing 26600 instead of 24000 which is the standard deduction?

dalebetty · ‎June 3, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Are you 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)

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Are you 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)

**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 is 1040 line 8 showing 26600 instead of 24000 which is the standard deduction?