My spouse died. The amount depends on filing status, age, blindness, and whether you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.
Some taxpayers choose to take a standard deduction instead of itemizing all of their deductions.
Unlike taxpayers who itemize deductions, you need no records to prove you deserve the standard deduction. Even if you didn't incur any deductible expenses you may still claim the full standard deduction. About two-thirds of all taxpayers use the standard deduction rather than itemize. WorldWideWeb Tax . All Rights Reserved.