In 2014 the standard deduction for a married taxpayer filing a joint return and who is 67 years old with a spouse who is 65 years old is
A)$12,400.
B)$13,600.
C)$14,800.
D)$15,500.

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In 2014, the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly was $12,400. Since both spouses are over 65, they are eligible for an additional standard deduction of $1,200 each, totaling $2,400. Therefore, the total standard deduction is $12,400 + $2,400 = $14,800.

In 2014 the Standard Deduction for a Married Taxpayer Filing