Basic Standard Deduction
The applicable basic standard deduction amounts for tax years 2006-2012 are as follows:
| Filing status | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Single | Married Filing Jointly | Married Filing Separately | Head of household | Qualifying Surviving Spouse |
| 2012 | $5,950 | $11,900 | $5,950 | $8,700 | $11,900 |
| 2011 | $5,800 | $11,600 | $5,800 | $8,500 | $11,600 |
| 2010 | $5,700 | $11,400 | $5,700 | $8,400 | $11,400 |
| 2009 | $5,700 | $11,400 | $5,700 | $8,350 | $11,400 |
| 2008 | $5,450 | $10,900 | $5,450 | $8,000 | $10,900 |
| 2007 | $5,350 | $10,700 | $5,350 | $7,850 | $10,700 |
| 2006 | $5,150 | $10,300 | $5,150 | $7,550 | $10,300 |
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