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Answer:
Compute their standard deduction assuming that Mr. Keppner is age 68, and Mrs. Keppner is age 60.
- standard deduction = $24,800 + $1,300 = $26,100
Compute their standard deduction assuming that Mr. Keppner is age 70, and Mrs. Keppner is age 68.
- standard deduction = $24,800 + $2,600 = $27,400
Compute their standard deduction assuming that Mr. Keppner is age 70, and Mrs. Keppner is age 68. Mrs. Keppner is legally blind.
- standard deduction = $24,800 + $2,600 + $1,300 = $28,700
Explanation:
The regular standard deduction for married filing jointly is $24,800 during 2020, but for every person over 65, they get an additional $1,300. This also applies if any of them is blind.
If the tax filer is single or married filing separately, then the additional amount is $1,650.