Standard Tax Deduction 2024 For Seniors Over 65

Standard Tax Deduction 2024 For Seniors 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 you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is:

The standard deduction for seniors over 65 is $27,300 for married couples filing jointly and $14,700 for single filers. In general, the standard deduction is adjusted each year for inflation and varies according to your filing status, whether you’re 65 or older and/or blind, and whether another taxpayer.