2024 Income Tax Standard Deduction Over 65. 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. For 2024, that extra standard deduction is $1,950 if you are single or file as head of household.
Single or married filing separately—$13,850. 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.