Clara, age 68, claims head of household filing status. If she has itemized deductions of $10,500 for 2017, she should claim the standard deduction.

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For 2017, the standard deduction for a head of household was $9,350. However, since Clara is 68, she is eligible for an additional standard deduction for being over 65, making her total standard deduction higher than her itemized deductions.

Clara, Age 68, Claims Head of Household Filing Status