Standard Deduction
The basic standard deductions are:
|
|
2019 |
2018 |
|
Married, filing joint return |
$24,400 |
$24,000 |
|
Surviving spouse |
$24,400 |
$24,000 |
|
Head of Household |
$18,350 |
$18,000 |
|
Unmarried (not surviving spouse or head of household) |
$12,200 |
$12,000 |
|
Married, filing separate return |
$12,200 |
$12,000 |
|
"Kiddie" standard deduction alternative amount |
$1,100 |
$1,050 |
| The additional standard deduction amount for the aged and blind (if the individual is also unmarried and not a surviving spouse, $1,650 in 2019 and $1,600 in 2018). |