2024 Standard Deduction Amount Seniors
2024 Standard Deduction Amount Seniors. Seniors over age 65 can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers. For tax year 2023, the additional standard deduction amounts for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind are:
Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers. 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.