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rsberti
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I am 79years old. My wife is 75. Why is her age deduction larger than mine?

Why does my wife have a larger age deduction than I have?  I am 79 she is 75.

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fuzzy
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I am 79years old. My wife is 75. Why is her age deduction larger than mine?

If your net income is more than $34,873, the age amount is reduced by 15% of the amount by which your net income exceeds this amount.

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fuzzy
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I am 79years old. My wife is 75. Why is her age deduction larger than mine?

If your net income is more than $34,873, the age amount is reduced by 15% of the amount by which your net income exceeds this amount.