The standard deduction is smallest for
A) single filers, assuming under age 65.
B) head of household filers, assuming over age 65 or blind.
C) married filing separately, assuming over age 65 or blind.
D) married filing jointly, assuming under age 65.

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The standard deduction is smallest for single filers, assuming under age 65. As of 2021, the standard deduction for single filers is $12,550, while for married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $25,100. Head of household filers and married filing separately filers also have higher standard deduction amounts than single filers.

The Standard Deduction Is Smallest for