Married taxpayers may double their standard deduction amount by filing separate returns. True False

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Camille Burgess

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12 January, 19:23

Married taxpayers may double their standard deduction amount by filing separate returns. True False

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Roy Kent · Answer 1

Married taxpayers may double their standard deduction amount by filing separate returns is a FALSE statement.

Explanation:

For a married couple, the standard deduction remains the same that they were paying individually before the marriage. Each individual is given a deduction of $6,200 only, which becomes $12,400 after marriage, which can be again broken down as $6,200 each. Thus, individuals are not subject to any kind of excessive deduction after they get married as the breakdown of the deduction remains the same.