2024 Standard Deduction Single Over Age 65. The standard deduction for seniors over 65 filing jointly is $27,300. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is:
The standard deduction will increase by $750 for single filers and by $1,500 for joint filers (table 2). 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.