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2018 changes to standard deductions

December 1, 2017July 11, 2026byadmin

* Note: These changes are for 2018 taxes to be filed in 2019

Married filing jointly: Standard deduction rises $300 to $13,000.

Single taxpayers and married filing separately: Standard deduction rises to $6,500.

Head of household: The deduction will be $9,550.

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