You can take either the standard deduction or you can itemize your tax-deductible expenses.
The standard deduction for 2023 depends on your marital status, as follows:
Filing status | Standard deduction |
Single | $13,850 |
Head of Household | $20,800 |
Married filing joint or qualifying surviving spouse |
$27,700 |
Married filing separate | $13,850 |
Additional standard deduction
You are also allowed an additional standard deduction amount if you and/or your spouse is 65 or older or blind. Contact our Customer Service Representative to discuss your individual situation to determine your exact amount of additional standard deduction.