15 Most Common Tax Mistakes

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Failing to claim the correct deduction if over 65 or blind

If you or your spouse are blind or at least 65, you can claim it as a deduction. But filers must use a chart found on the 1040 or 1040A form to determine the correct deduction. According to the IRS, people claiming this deduction frequently misuse the tables and list the wrong amount.