Irs Standard Deduction Seniors Over 65 2024. If you don't itemize deductions, you are entitled to a higher standard deduction if you are age 65 or older at the end of the year. 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 both are.
If you are 65 or older and blind, the 2023 extra standard deduction is $3,700 if you are single or filing as head of household. Taxpayers who blind and/or are age 65 or older can claim an additional standard deduction, an amount thatโs added to the regular standard deduction for their filing status.