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Kiplinger
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Kate Schubel

Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Five Tax Breaks for Retirement in 2025

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You may find that your most fruitful tax breaks aren’t hiding in itemized deductions — but they may be waiting for you after age 65.

Data from the IRS shows that 90% of taxpayers choose the standard deduction over itemizing at tax time, including retirees.

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