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February 18, 2024
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My husband and I should qualify for the marriage tax credit but it says we done, is there some information we are missing or anther form we need to submit?

  • February 18, 2024
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Based on the filing status and income requirements we should qualify but it says we don't.

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DoninGA
Employee
February 18, 2024

There is not a marriage tax credit on a federal tax return.

 

If you are filing as Married Filing Jointly then your standard deduction on the Form 1040 Line 12 is $27,700 if you are both under the age of 65.

 

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older

jnkx22Author
February 18, 2024

Sorry, I should have specified this is for our state return. 

DawnC
Employee
February 18, 2024

What state?

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DawnC
Employee
February 18, 2024

If you indicated that you are married in TurboTax, we will apply the correct (and higher) standard deduction to your tax return.   

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