2024 Standard Deduction Married Filing Jointly Over 65. In total, a married couple 65 or older would have a standard. In 2024, it is $14,600 for single taxpayers and $29,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly, slightly increased from 2023 ($13,850 and $27,700).

Taxact is a member of the free file alliance and claims to be the first online software provider to offer free tax filing. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $1,950 for single filers and $1,550 for joint filers.