2024 Standard Tax Deduction Over 65. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers. For single filers and heads of households age 65 and over, the additional standard deduction will increase slightly — from $1,950 in 2024 (returns you’ll file soon in early 2025) to.
If you or your spouse were age 65 or older or blind at the end of the year, be sure to claim an additional standard deduction by checking the appropriate boxes for age or blindness on form. Find the new rates and information on extra benefits for people over 65.