Standard Deduction: 2018 Married-per-spouse, filing jointly or separately: $1,300 ($2,600 for age and blindness)

Is there a tax deduction for blindness?

For the 2020 tax year, the legally blind tax deduction is: $1,300 for married couples filing jointly or separately with one blind spouse. $2,600 for married couples filing jointly with two blind spouses.

What is the IRS standard deduction for 2019?

$12,200 for
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $12,200 for 2019, up $200, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $18,350 for tax year 2019, up $350.

Is there a standard deduction for age and blindness?

Topic No. 551 Standard Deduction. The standard deduction is a specific dollar amount that reduces the amount of income on which you’re taxed. Your standard deduction consists of the sum of the basic standard deduction and any additional standard deduction amounts for age and/or blindness.

Is there a tax break for the blind?

In addition, there is a similar break for the blind, regardless of age. The option to take both of these bigger tax breaks is found just below the line where you enter your adjusted gross income on the 1040 or 1040A return; remember, older and visually impaired filers can’t use the 1040EZ form.

Why was the blind tax deduction created in 1943?

Read the rest of the article here. Interestingly, the bill creating the blind exemption was passed in 1943 over President Roosevelt’s veto, in part out of gratitude for the work done in defense industries by blind individuals. Far be it from me to deny that blind individuals encounter difficulties that others don’t.

Can a visually impaired person claim a tax deduction?

On those two longer tax return forms, you’ll find boxes to check if you or your spouse are older or visually impaired. If you’re able to check one or both of these boxes, then ignore the standard deduction amounts shown on your return.