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relewmik
April 15, 2022
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Is the standard deduction for single $14,250.00 $1,700.00 for over 65 years of age, for a total of $15,950.00?

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what is the standard deduction for single over 65?

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LenaH
LenaH
April 15, 2022

If you are single, over the age of 65, your standard deduction is: $14,250. Please see the chart below for additional guidance. 

 

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xmasbaby0
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April 15, 2022

2021 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

 

SINGLE $12,550  (65 or older + $1700)

 

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,550  (65 or older + $1350)

 

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,100  (65 or older + $1350 per spouse)

 

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $18,800  (65 or older +$1700)

 

Legally Blind + $1350

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