Standard Deductions/Personal Exemption for 2009 Tax Year

Personal exemption:$3,650 per person   (none if filing as a dependent)

Standard deduction:   if age 65/over; blind
MFJ, QW $11,400 + $1,100
HH $8,350 + $1,400
S $5,700 + $1,400
MFS $5,700 + $1,100
Dependent: greater of: ($950) or (earned income +$300)
  up to standard deduction


New for 2009 Other Tax Adjustments


Ongoing Tax Laws