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Standard deductions, tax brackets rise due to inflation

Standard deductions and tax brackets in 2023 will be adjusted for inflation. (AP file)

WASHINGTON — Taxpayers will get fatter standard deductions for 2023 and all seven federal income tax bracket levels will be revised upward as the government allows people to shield more of their money from taxation because of persistently high inflation.

For couples who file jointly for tax year 2023, the standard deduction increases to $27,700 up $1,800 from tax year 2022, the IRS announced. Single taxpayers and married people filing separately will see their standard deduction rise to $13,850, up $900, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $20,800, up $1,400.

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