Clara, age 68, claims head of household filing status. If she has itemized deductions of $18,900 for 2018, she should claim the standard deduction.

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For 2018, the standard deduction for head of household filers age 65 or older is $18,000. Since Clara's itemized deductions are only $18,900, it would be more beneficial for her to claim the standard deduction.

Clara, Age 68, Claims Head of Household Filing Status