I think you miss read my comment, I said "if your 2017 Deductions" and NOT "Standard Deductions". You are correct in your comment and so was I, just viewing it ...
2018 tax will not include Exemptions so if your 2017 Deduction + Exemptions = $24,000 filing joint you break even. If both of you are over 65 the it's $26,600.
2018 tax will not include Exemptions so if your 2017 Deduction + Exemptions = $24,000 filing joint you break even. If both of you are over 65 the it's $26,600.