Married File Jointly Standard Deduction 2024. The standard deduction for single filers and for married people who file separate returns rises to $14,600, up $750 from 2023; If you qualify to file as head of household, instead of as married filing separately, your tax may be lower, you may be able to claim certain tax benefits, and your standard deduction will be.

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 the 2023 tax year (for forms you file in 2024), the standard deduction is $13,850 for single filers and married couples filing separately, $27,700 for married couples filing.