In 2018, the standard deduction for single filers is now $12,000 and $24,000 for those married filing jointly. Single filers over 65 can claim an additional $1,600, and married filers over 65 can claim an extra $2,600.

What was the standard deduction for 2018 income tax?

For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $6,500 in 2018, up from $6,350 in 2017, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $9,550 for tax year 2018, up from $9,350 for tax year 2017.

How much is the standard deduction for 2018?

How much the standard deduction amounts for 2018 went up Filing Status Standard Deduction for 2018 Tax Year Change from 2017 Single $12,000 +$5,650 Married filing jointly $24,000 +$11,300 Head of household $18,000 +$8,650 Married filing separately $12,000 +$5,650

What are the standard deductions for people over 65?

Those who are over 65 or blind are entitled to an additional amount in their standard deductions. Single filers can get an additional $1,600 if they are either over 65 or blind, or $3,200 if both conditions apply.

What’s the maximum deduction for married filers in 2018?

For married filers, the added amount is $1,300 per conditions, allowing for a maximum increase in the standard deduction of four times $1,300 or $5,200. The personal exemption amount that you’re allowed to claim for yourself and for any dependents listed on your tax return will rise by $100 to 2018.

What are the 2018 tax exemptions and deductions?

You can see that whether this results in a larger or smaller total of deductions and exemptions depends on the size of the taxpayer’s family. For single filers who only claim an exemption for themselves, the new amount would be higher than the total of $10,650 that would apply in 2018 under old law.