Tax Deductions and Credits Historical Comparisons of Standard Deductions and Personal Exemptions Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Feb 8, 2012 - [Updated Sep 7, 2017] 0 min read Throughout history the IRS continues to give us a little break on our taxes by adjusting the standard deduction and personal exemption each year for inflation. See how these deductions have increased throughout the years with our infographic comparison. [intuit_tt_infographic id=9375] [tt_share_code url=”https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/standard-deduction-personal-exemption-infographic.png” width=”620″ height=”1877″ title=”standard deductions personal exemptions” alt=”standard deductions personal exemptions”] Previous Post What is the Earned Income Tax Credit? Next Post Expanded Qualified Adoption Tax Credit Rules Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. One response to “Historical Comparisons of Standard Deductions and Personal Exemptions” I am a US Army veteran with 20 years active service. I have a 100 % Disability compensation from the VA and I also draw my Retired pay. My wife is also Disabled from Social Security. I would like to know what exemptions I can use to draw the most monies from the tax people. Can you please help me? I am 62 years old and my wife is 61 years old. Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax Help How to File a Business Tax Extension: Deadlines, Forms, and Penalties Tax Tips The White Lotus Tax Lessons: Navigating Gift Taxes, Lump Sum Payouts, Hush Money, and the IRS Tax Questions What Day Are Taxes Due? April 15! How to File for a Tax Extension or Pay Taxes Online Tax Questions What Happens If You File Your Taxes Wrong? Late Filing Penalties, Interest, and More Tax Questions What’s Tax Deductible? A Guide to Mortgage Interest, Long-Term Care, Funeral Expenses, Student Loans, and Roth IRA Contributions Tax Questions Is it Better to Get Your Taxes Done or Do Them Yourself? (And Other Tax Questions Answered) Tax Forms What is a 1099-K Form? How to Report Payments on Your Tax Return (2024) Tax Forms What is a 1099 Form? A Guide to Understanding Your Tax Obligations Income Tax by State Wisconsin State Income Tax in 2025: A Guide Income Tax by State West Virginia State Income Tax in 2025: A Guide
I am a US Army veteran with 20 years active service. I have a 100 % Disability compensation from the VA and I also draw my Retired pay. My wife is also Disabled from Social Security. I would like to know what exemptions I can use to draw the most monies from the tax people. Can you please help me? I am 62 years old and my wife is 61 years old. Reply