Tamara and Todd Goble, ages 66 and 60, file a joint return. Todd is legally blind. Compute their standard deduction.

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For the tax year 2020, the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly is $24,800. Since Todd is legally blind, they are entitled to an additional standard deduction of $1,300 for each spouse who is either 65 or older or blind. Tamara is 66, so she qualifies for an additional $1,300, and Todd, being legally blind, also qualifies for an additional $1,300, making their total standard deduction $27,400.

Tamara and Todd Goble, Ages 66 and 60, File a Joint