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2026 standard deduction

$16,100/$32,200

What Is the 2026 Standard Deduction?

Short answer: The 2026 standard deduction is $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household, and $32,200 married filing jointly.

Itemize only when your deductions add up to more.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.