The basic standard deduction in 2017 for a taxpayer,under 65 and not blind,filing married filing jointly is:
A)$12,400.
B)$12,600.
C)$12,700.
D)$9,350.

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The basic standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly in 2017 is $12,700 which is the highest among all the given options. This standard deduction applies to taxpayers who are under 65 and not blind. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

The Basic Standard Deduction in 2017 for a Taxpayer,under 65