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Standard Deduction Calculator
TY2026 basic standard deduction by filing status plus additional amounts for age/blind conditions. Educational only.
Limitation: Educational estimate for U.S.
How to Look Up the Standard Deduction
Select filing status and age/blind conditions.
Choose filing status.
Spouse fields
Spouse age/blind flags apply for joint, separate, and qualifying surviving spouse scenarios in this model.
What Standard Deduction Results Mean
The deduction amount you could use instead of itemizing in a simple federal scenario—dependent limited standard deduction rules are not modeled.
Standard Deduction Examples
Single, no extras
Scenario inputs
Primary result
TY2026 basic single amount.
Single, 65 and blind
Scenario inputs
Primary result
$16,100 + 2 × $2,050.
Educational estimate
Confirm with IRS.gov or a qualified professional before filing or changing payroll elections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Try the CalculatorStandard Deduction Formula
Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.14.
Formula
Basic amounts
Single/MFS $16,100; MFJ/QSS $32,200; HoH $24,150
Additional
$2,050 per condition if single/HoH; else $1,650 per condition
Scientific Background
Assumptions: non-dependent filer; spouse conditions counted for MFJ/MFS/QSS. Limitations: dependent standard deduction cap and senior deduction interactions beyond §63(f) add-ons not modeled. Source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf
Sources & review
Standard Deduction Calculator documents the references behind its formulas and assumptions. Always treat results as educational estimates, not personalized professional advice.
Last reviewed
July 22, 2026
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