2024 Standard Deduction Single Over 65. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction for 2024 is $3,900 if you are single or filing as head of household. 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 $30,700 if both are).
Joint claimants both under 25: There’s even more good news for older taxpayers.