2024 Standard Tax Deduction Married Jointly Over 65. 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. For married couples filing jointly, both spouses must be over 65 to qualify for the additional standard deduction.
$27,700 (up from $25,900 in 2022) single taxpayers. In 2024, it is $14,600 for single taxpayers and $29,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly, slightly increased from 2023 ($13,850 and $27,700).