2024 Standard Deduction Mfj Over 65. Taxpayers who are age 65 or older can claim an additional standard deduction, which is added to. The additional standard deduction amount for 2024 (returns usually filed in early 2025) is $1,550 ($1,950 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse).

Single or married filing separately (mfs) $14,600. 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.