May 20, 2013

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IRS Announces Increases to Tax Deductions

The Internal Revenue Service has announced it will increase some deductions to adjust for inflation.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced it will increase some deductions to adjust for inflation.

In 2007, standard deductions will rise 400 to $10,700. That is for married couples filing a joint return.

Deductions for singles and married couples filing separately will go up 200 to $5,000.

And, for those filing as head of households, deductions will go up 300 to $7,800.

The changes will affect 2007 returns, which most taxpayers will file in 2008.