2024 Standard Deduction Married Over 65. What is the standard deduction? For 2023 the irs standard deduction for seniors is $13,850 for those filing single or married filing separately, $27,700 for qualifying widows or married filing jointly,.

The amount of the additional standard deduction varies depending on filing status; For taxable years beginning in 2024, the additional standard deduction amount under § 63 (f) for the aged or the blind is $1,550.