Irs Standard Deduction 2024 Married Over 65. You are considered age 65 at the end of the year if your 65th birthday is on or before january 1 of the following year. In total, a married couple 65 or older would have a standard deduction of $32,300.

Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers. And for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $21,900 for tax year 2024, an increase of $1,100 from the amount for tax year 2023.