2024 Standard Deduction Married Both Over 65. For married couples filing jointly, the standard tax deduction is a commonly used deduction that can reduce your taxable income. If you are a single senior over the age of 65, you can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950, married seniors are entitled to an additional $1,550.
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $14,600 for 2024, an increase of $750 from 2023; If you are married and filing jointly or separately, and either you or your spouse is 65 or older or blind, you can each claim an extra standard deduction of $1,550 for the 2024 tax.