Standard Deduction 2024 Over 65 Single. The standard deduction for 2024 is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for joint filers, and $21,900 for heads of household. If you file as single or head of household, and you're either 65 or older or blind, you can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for the 2024 tax year.

Married couples where both spouses are over 65 can add $3,100, totaling $32,300 in. If you are a single senior over the age of 65, you can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950, married seniors are entitled to an additional $1,550.