2024 Standard Tax Deduction For Seniors Over 65. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is: If you or your spouse were age 65 or older or blind at the end of the year, be sure to claim an additional standard deduction by checking the appropriate boxes for age or blindness.
The additional standard deduction amount increases to $1,950 for unmarried. This higher deduction helps to offset some of.