Standard Deduction 2024 Married Over 65. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers. If your spouse died in 2023, read this before using table 1 or table 2 to find whether you must file a 2023 return.

The standard deduction for those over age 65 in tax year 2023 (filing in 2024) is $15,700 for singles, $29,200 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $30,700. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is $3,700 if you are single or filing as head of household.