2024 Standard Deduction Single Over 65. For example, a single taxpayer who is age 65 and blind would be entitled to a basic standard deduction and an additional standard deduction equal to the sum of the. This higher deduction helps to offset some of.

The standard deduction for seniors over 65 is $27,300 for married couples filing jointly and $14,700 for single filers. You can claim a standard deduction to reduce your taxable income as well as an additional deduction if you are age 65 or older and/or blind.