Most of your meats, your potatoes and your pies can survive in the fridge for that length of time. But food can last much longer in freezers. Pies can last one to two months in the freezer while turkeys can last two to three months. And if you love potatoes, youâre in luck. You can keep them frozen for 10 months to a year. But eating the same thing can get boring, so spice it up a little.
The 2013 standard deduction will increase for all taxpayers. The standard deduction amounts for 2013 will be $6,100 for single taxpayers; $8,950 for heads of households; $12,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly and surviving spouses; and $6,100 for married taxpayers filing separately. The standard deduction for dependents rises $50 to $1,000 (or earned income plus $350). The additional standard deduction for those have reached 65 or are blind will rise to $1,200 for married taxpayers; $1,500 for unmarried individuals.
People 65 and over also should consider whether itâs more beneficial for them to claim the standard deduction or to itemize. The standard deduction is higher for seniors â $7,750 if your filing status is single, $14,800 if youâre married filing jointly and you and your spouse are both at least 65.That compares to $6,200 for single filers under 65 and $12,400 for married taxpayers under 65 who are filing jointly.eople 65 and over also should consider whether itâs more beneficial for them to claim the standard deduction or to itemize. The standard deduction is higher for seniors â $7,750 if your filing status is single, $14,800 if youâre married filing jointly and you and your spouse are both at least 65.