2025 Standard Deduction Over 65. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $2,000 for single filers and $1,600 for joint filers. People who are age 65 and over have a higher standard deduction than the basic standard deduction.
Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $2,000 for single filers and $1,600 for joint filers. The additional standard deduction amount for 2024 (returns usually filed in early 2025) is $1,550 ($1,950 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse).