Standard Deduction 2024 Married Over 65. People 65 or older may be. $1,500 for married taxpayers (per qualifying person) or qualifying surviving spouse (a married couple of two 65+ adults would take a total deduction of $27,700 (standard.

$1,500 for married taxpayers (per qualifying person) or qualifying surviving spouse (a married couple of two 65+ adults would take a total deduction of $27,700 (standard. The additional standard deduction for age 65 is larger in the single filing status than the additional standard deduction per person for age 65 in married filing jointly.