2024 Standard Deduction Head Of Household Over 65

2024 Standard Deduction Head Of Household Over 65. 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. 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.

In total, a married couple 65 or older would have a standard deduction of $32,300. If you file as single or head of household, and you’re either 65 or older or blind, you can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for the 2024 tax year.