2024 Standard Deduction Single Over 65. $1,550 for married couples filing jointly, married taxpayers. The standard deduction will increase by $750 for single filers and by $1,500 for joint filers (table 2).

For 2024, that extra standard deduction is $1,950 if you are single or file as head of household. The additional standard deduction for age 65 is larger in the single filing status than the additional standard deduction per person for age 65 in married filing jointly.