Standard Deduction For 2024 Single Over 65

Standard Deduction For 2024 Single Over 65. Individuals who are at least partially blind or at least 65 years old get a larger standard deduction. Taxpayers 65 and older and those who are blind can claim an additional standard deduction.

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. People who are age 65 and over have a higher standard deduction than the basic standard deduction.