2024 Standard Deduction For Seniors. The additional standard deduction amount for 2024 (returns usually filed in early 2025) is $1,550 ($1,950 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse). This guide details the income tax.
Taxpayers 65 and older and those who are blind can claim an additional standard deduction. The standard deduction amounts will increase to $14,600 for individuals and married couples filing separately, representing an increase of $750.