2024 Standard Deduction Over 65 And Blind. 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. 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 $30,700.

For 2024, the additional standard deduction amount for the aged or the blind is $1,550. 2024 additional age 65 or older or blind a person is considered to reach age 65 on the day before his or her 65th birthday.