2024 Standard Tax Deduction Amount Over 65. 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. For those filing head of household, the standard deduction will be $21,900 for tax year 2024 (up $1,100 from tax year 2023).

Single or married filing separately—$14,600. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is $3,900 for 2024 if you are single or filing as head of household.