2024 Standard Deduction Mfj Over 65. 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. If you are both, you get double the additional.

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 or blind, you can claim an additional standard deduction.