Andres and Lakeisha Are Married and File Jointly

question 13

Multiple Choice

Andres and Lakeisha are married and file jointly. Andres is 72 years old and in good health. Lakeisha is 62 years old and blind. What amount of standard deduction can Andres and Lakeisha claim in 2020?

• A)$27,400
• B)$28,100
• C)$26,250
• D)$26,100
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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