2024 Standard Deduction Married Both Over 65

2024 Standard Deduction Married Both Over 65. The additional standard deduction for age 65 is larger in the single filing status than the additional standard deduction per person for age 65 in married filing jointly. 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.

$1,850 for single or head of household. If you are both, you get double the additional deduction.