Standard Tax Deduction 2024 Over 65. Taxpayers get a higher standard deduction when they turn 65 or are blind. $3,700 if you are single or filing as head of household.
If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is: 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.