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faith60
February 14, 2022
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We both are 86 of age. Does this effect the standard deduction of$24,800?

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TomD8
Employee
February 14, 2022

The standard deduction for the 2021 tax year for an MFJ return when both taxpayers are 65 or older is $27,800.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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Bsch4477
Employee
February 14, 2022

Married filing jointly with both over age 65 would have a standard deduction of $27,800. 

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MayaD
February 14, 2022

The 2021 Standard Deduction is $25,100 for married couples filing jointly.

Couples in which one or both spouses are age 65 or older also get bigger standard deductions. The extra amount for 2021 is $1350 and $2,700 if both spouses are 65 or older.

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