Irs Standard Deduction 2024 Married Over 65. The additional standard deduction amount for 2024 (returns usually filed in early 2025) is $1,550 ($1,950 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse). Higher standard deduction for age (65 or older).

You can also itemize individual tax deductions, for things like charitable donations, but they need to add up to more than. For 2024, that extra standard deduction is $1,950 if you are single or file as head of.