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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).
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.
Standard vs. itemized deductions: What’s the difference? ... Say you got a $900,000 mortgage in 2016 and paid down the principal balance to $825,000 by early 2021. If you used a cash-out ...
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.
Similarly, the Child and Dependent Care credit — which includes out-of-pocket expenses for child care and day camps — is worth up to $2,100 for the 2022 tax year, down from $8,000 for the 2021 ...
According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,850 for a single filer and ...
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 ...
The standard deduction for those over age 65 in 2023 (filing tax year 2022) is $14,700 for singles, $27,300 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $28,700 if both are), and ...