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 2005 Standard Deduction Amounts
Standard Deduction Amounts

Under Age 65 on December 31

Filing Status Deduction Amount
Single or Married filing separately $5,000
Married filing jointly or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child $10,000
Head of household $7,300

Over Age 65 or Blind

You are at least 65 True False
You are blind True False
Your spouse at least 65           True False
Your spouse is blind True False
Filing Status  Number of True Statements Standard Deduction
Single 1 $6,250
  2 $7,500
Married filing jointly or 1 $11,000
Qualifying widow(er) 2 $12,000
  3 $13,000
  4 $14,000
Married filing separately 1 $6,000
  2 $7,000
  3 $8,000
  4 $9,000
Head of household 1 $8,550
  2 $9,800

  
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