[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-3050":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"3050","Blindness","Menu Path: \u003Ci>Personal > Taxpayer Information\u003C/i>\n\u003Cbr>-or-\u003Cbr>\nMenu Path: \u003Ci>Personal > Spouse Information\u003C/i>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe question that asks if you are legally blind is on the \u003Ci>Taxpayer Information\u003C/i> screen. The question that asks if your spouse is legally blind is on the \u003Ci>Spouse Information\u003C/i> screen.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nYou receive an increase to your standard deduction if you or your spouse is legally blind. If you itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, then you do not get any additional benefit on your federal tax return. However, many states also have deductions and credits for blindness.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nLegal blindness is defined as vision of 20/200 or less in your better eye while wearing glasses or contact lenses. You are also considered legally blind if you have a field of vision of less than 20 degrees.",1777391509077]