Mr. and mrs. nedage are filing a joint tax return. while listing their deductions, they find that they can deduct $2,150 from medical bills, $826 from state taxes, $3,133 from charitable donations, and $1,331 from interest on their mortgage. the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly is $8,350. how does the standard deduction compare to the nedages’ deductions?

the standard deduction is $ 910 better than the Nedages's deductions

Explanation:

Nedage's Deductions

Medical Bills                 $2,150

State Taxes                   $   826

Charitable Donations  $3,133

Interest in Mortgage    $1,331

Total Deductions           $7,440

Standard Deduction     $8,350

Difference =  $8,350-$7,440 = $ 910

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