What was the standard deduction for 2011? Standard Deduction Amounts Year Married filing jointly and surviving spouses Single filers 2011 $11,600 $5,800 2012 $11,900 $5,950 2013 $12,200 $6,100 2014 $12,400 $6,200 How much is the standard deduction in 2012? 2012 Read more…