The StandardDeduction shows up as 27300 for married filing jointly. My husband is over 68 the over 68 box is checked on 1040. So why is the standard deduction not 28700?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Were YOU still under 65 at the end of 2022?   The software uses the dates of birth you entered in My Info to calculate whether you each get the extra standard deduction amount for 65 or older.

2022 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $12,950  (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,950  (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,900  (65 or older + $1400 per spouse)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $19,400  (65 or older +$1750)

Legally Blind + $1750

[DoninGA]

There is an additional $1,400 added to the Standard Deduction for each taxpayer age 65 or older when filing as Married Filing Jointly.

Standard deductions for 2022

• Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
• Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older

[lbnoon]

I am still under the age of 65.  So do we both have to be over 65 to get the extra standard deduction?

[DoninGA]

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@lbnoon wrote:

I am still under the age of 65.  So do we both have to be over 65 to get the extra standard deduction?

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No, you both do not have to be age 65.  The additional amount is per person based on their age.

[lbnoon]

Thank you.

[xmasbaby0]

Your spouse who is over 65 is getting the extra $1400.  You are not 65 yet, so you do not get the extra $1400.