2024 Standard Deduction Amount Over 65

2024 Standard Deduction Amount Over 65. The standard deduction is an amount that seniors can claim on their taxes. The additional standard deduction for people who are 65 or older is $1,950 for single filers or heads of household, and $1,550 for married couples filing jointly.

For 2024, she’ll get the regular standard deduction of $$14,600, plus one additional standard deduction of $1,950 for being a single filer over age 65. If you or your spouse were age 65 or older or blind at the end of the year, be sure to claim an additional standard deduction by checking the appropriate boxes for age or blindness on form.