This bill proposes to update current statutes by establishing an optional standard deduction for the taxable year 2025. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that allow taxpayers to elect a standard deduction based on their filing status. For single individuals or married persons filing separately, the standard deduction would be set at $15,750. For single individuals who qualify as heads of households, the deduction would be $23,625, and for married couples filing jointly, the deduction would be $31,500.
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