2025 Standard Deduction Married Filing Jointly Over 65. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $2,000 for single filers and $1,600 for joint filers. Changes will apply to standard deduction amounts, marginal rates and various credits beginning in tax year 2025.

Married couples filing jointly where one or both spouses are over 65 gain an additional $1,550 per qualifying spouse. Married filing joint (mfj) or surviving.