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.
The standard deduction for a couple filing married filing jointly is higher than someone filing as head of household. For instance, in 2011, the standard deduction for married filing jointly was $11,600 and head of household was $8,500.