Toni is 61 and blind; her husband, Saul, is 67. What is their standard deduction if they file a joint tax return in 2018?

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In 2018, the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly was $24,000. Toni and Saul are both over 65, and Toni is blind, so they qualify for additional deductions: $1,300 each for being over 65 and an additional $1,300 for blindness, totaling $26,600.

Toni Is 61 and Blind; Her Husband, Saul, Is 67