Mr. Andrews is age 58, legally blind, and files as a single taxpayer. His standard deduction for 2020 is $12,400.

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For the tax year 2020, the standard deduction for a single taxpayer who is legally blind is higher than for those who are not. Mr. Andrews would be entitled to an additional standard deduction amount for blindness, making his total standard deduction more than $12,400. Specifically, the standard deduction for a single taxpayer in 2020 was $12,400 plus an additional $1,650 for being blind, totaling $14,050.

Mr Andrews Is Age 58, Legally Blind, and Files as a Single