Standard Deduction For 2024 For Seniors Over 65. The additional standard deduction amount increases to $1,950 for unmarried taxpayers. Find out the amounts for 2023 and 2024 tax years and the benefits for people over.

If you don’t itemize deductions, you are entitled to a higher standard deduction if you are age 65 or older at the end of the year. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers.