Irs Standard Deduction 2024 Married Over 65. If your spouse died in 2023, read this before using table 1 or table 2 to find whether you must file a 2023 return. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is $3,900 for 2024 if you are single or filing as head of household.
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. It’s $3,100 per qualifying individual if you are.