2024 Standard Deduction For Seniors Over 65. If you are a single senior over the age of 65, you can claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950, married seniors are entitled to an additional $1,550. $3,700 if you are single or filing as head of household $3,000 per qualifying individual if you are.
This higher deduction helps to offset some of. 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.