Standard Deductions/Personal Exemption for 2012 Tax Year

Personal exemption:$3,800 per person   (none if filing as a dependent)

Standard deduction:   if age 65/over; blind
MFJ, QW $11,900 + $1,150
HH $8,700 + $1,450
S $5,950 + $1,450
MFS $5,950 + $1,150
Dependent: greater of: ($950) or (earned income +$300)
  up to standard deduction


New for 2012 Other Tax Adjustments


Prior Tax Laws