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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – Standard Deduction Amounts for 2018

While personal exemptions have been reduced to $0 for tax year 2018, standard deduction amounts have nearly doubled for all filing statuses. The standard deduction amount will increase to $12,000 for single taxpayers and married taxpayers filing separately, $18,000 for taxpayers filing as head of household, and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Filing StatusStandard Deduction for 2018Standard Deduction for 2017Increase from 2017
Single$12,000$6,350+ $5,650
Married Filing Joint$24,000$12,700+ $11,300
Head of Household$18,000$9,350+ $8,650
Married Filing Separate$12,000$6,350+ $5,650

Additional Information:

2018 Tax Brackets

Updated on September 9, 2020

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