| Filing status (age 65+) | Standard deduction amount | |------------------------|---------------------------| | Single or Head of household | $16,550 | | Married filing jointly – one spouse 65+ | $30,750 | | Married filing jointly – both spouses 65+ | $32,300 | | Married filing separately – any spouse 65+ | $15,450 |
Note: These figures increase slightly each year for inflation. Always check the latest IRS instructions. irs 1040-sr instructions