Ben is 67 years old and single. He is also legally blind. When filing his 2018 income taxes, he opts to take the standard deduction rather than itemizing personal deductions. How much is Ben's standard deduction?

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For the tax year 2018, the standard deduction for a single filer was $12,000. However, taxpayers who are 65 or older, or blind, get an additional standard deduction amount. Since Ben is both over 65 and legally blind, he qualifies for an additional standard deduction of $1,600 for each condition. Therefore, his total standard deduction is $12,000 + $1,600 (age) + $1,600 (blindness) = $15,200.

Ben Is 67 Years Old and Single