Wayne R Thompson CPA

STANDARD DEDUCTION

The standard deduction amounts were increased for 2021 to account for inflation. Married couples get $25,100 ($24,800 for 2020), plus $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older ($1,300 for 2020). Singles can claim a $12,550 standard deduction ($12,400 for 2020) — $14,250 if they're at least 65 years old ($14,050 for 2020). Head-of-household filers get $18,800 for their standard deduction ($18,650 for 2020), plus an additional $1,700 once they reach age 65. Blind people can tack on an extra $1,350 to their standard deduction ($1,700 if they're unmarried and not a surviving spouse).