Standard Deduction 2024 Married Jointly 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 jim and susan’s marital or eyesight status does not change, their standard deduction for 2024 tax returns will be $33,850.

Higher standard deduction for age (65 or older). $1,500 for married taxpayers (per qualifying person) or qualifying surviving spouse (a married couple of two 65+ adults would take a total deduction of $27,700 (standard.