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For dependents, the standard deduction is equal to earned income (that is, compensation for services, such as wages, salaries, or tips) plus a certain amount ($400 in 2023). A dependent's standard deduction cannot be more than the basic standard deduction for non-dependents, or less than a certain minimum ($1,250 in 2023).
Here are the standard deductions for the 2022 and 2023 tax years: Single: $12,950 for 2022, $13,850 for 2023. Married, filing jointly: $25,900 for 2022, $27,700 for 2023.
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction will increase to $12,950 — up $400. The deduction for heads of household will rise to $19,400, a $600 increase.
If the amounts of the itemized deductions and the standard deduction do not differ much, the taxpayer may take the standard deduction to reduce the possibility of adjustment by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The amount of the standard deduction cannot be changed following an audit unless the taxpayer's filing status changes.
The IRS announced annual inflation adjustments for the 2022 tax year, including the standard deduction and tax brackets.
With tax season in full swing and the April 18 filing deadline rapidly approaching, many Americans are once again wondering whether they should take a standard deduction or consider itemizing ...
As per an analysis by the Revenue Department, 91.7% of tax filers (about 5.3 crore out of 5.78 crore tax filers) claimed a cumulative deduction (Sec 80 (C) + Sec 80 (D) + NPS + Loan Interest Repayment + Standard Deduction + others) of less than ₹2 lakh and less than 1 per cent of all tax filers (nearly 3.7 lakh) claimed deductions of over Rs ...
When you file your federal income tax return, you have two choices: take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions. Check Out: 8 IRS Secrets To Know for the 2023 Tax Filing SeasonMore: 3 ...