$24,800
In 2020 the standard deduction is $12,400 for single filers and married filing separately, $24,800 for married filing jointly and $18,650 for head of household. In 2021 the standard deduction is $12,550 for singles filers and married filing separately, $25,100 for joint filers and $18,800 for head of household.

What is the standard deduction for married filing jointly with one child?

Single: $12,550. Married filing separately: $12,550. Head of household: $18,800. Married filing jointly: $25,100.

How long can a widow file a joint tax return?

two years
Who is a Qualifying Widow(er)? Taxpayers who do not remarry in the year their spouse dies can file jointly with the deceased spouse. For the two years following the year of death, the surviving spouse may be able to use the Qualifying Widow(er) filing status.

Can a married couple file a joint New Jersey tax return?

Married couples filing a joint federal return must file a joint New Jersey return in most cases. Spouses who are married, filing separate for federal purposes , must be a married/CU partner, filing separate for New Jersey.

Can a civil union couple file in New Jersey?

If you are a civil union couple, your filing status for New Jersey may not match your federal filing status for the year. Partners in a civil union recognized under New Jersey law must file their New Jersey Income Tax returns using the same filing statuses accorded spo uses under the New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act.

Are there any tax exemptions for domestic partners in NJ?

If you were a member of a domestic partnership that was registered in New Jersey on the last day of the tax year, you can claim a $1,000 personal exemption for your domestic partner only if they do not file a New Jersey Income Tax return.

Can you file as Head of Household in New Jersey?

If you meet the requirements to file as head of household for federal purposes, you may file as head of household for New Jersey. Exemptions. You may claim a personal exemption for yourself on the tax return. You can only claim an exemption for your spouse if your filing status is married filing jointly.