For tax year 2026, the basic standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and married filing separately, $32,200 for married filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household.
Your available deduction may differ because of age, blindness, dependency, or other rules. Compare the appropriate amount with allowable itemized deductions rather than using last year’s figure.
Your next steps
- Confirm your eligible filing status.
- Check age and dependency-related adjustments.
- Compare allowable itemized deductions for the same tax year.
General education, not individualized tax or legal advice. Illustrations use stated assumptions and do not promise a refund or tax saving.
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