Taxorly AI Tax Advisor
Answered June 4, 2026
For the 2026 tax year, the standard deduction for a single filer is $13,850. However, if you're filing as married filing jointly, the standard deduction is $27,700, and for head of household, it's $20,800. Since you mentioned "for 4", I'm assuming you meant a family of four. If the family has two married parents, their standard deduction would be $27,700. If the family is a single parent with three dependents, their standard deduction would be $20,800 as head of household.
To claim the correct standard deduction, you'll need to gather all your income and expense documents, including your 1099 and W-2 forms. You can also itemize your deductions if they exceed the standard deduction amount.
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