Why is TT showing my standard deduction, married filing jointly, as 32,300 rather than 29,200.

susan korthase · ‎May 02, 2025

AnnetteB6

If you and your spouse were both born before January 2, 1060, then you get an additional $1550 per person added to the standard deduction for your filing status.

See the following TurboTax help article to learn more:

What's my standard deduction for 2024?

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AnnetteB6

If you and your spouse were both born before January 2, 1060, then you get an additional $1550 per person added to the standard deduction for your filing status.

See the following TurboTax help article to learn more:

What's my standard deduction for 2024?

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susan korthase

Had NO IDEA about the 1550 per person born prior to 1960. So grateful!

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Why is TT showing my standard deduction, married filing jointly, as 32,300 rather than 29,200.