Standard Deduction 2025 Married Jointly 65. Married couples filing jointly will see a deduction of $30,000, a boost of $800 from 2024, while heads of household will see a jump to $22,500, an increase of $600 from 2024. $20,800 with an extra $1,750 for those 65 or older.

The standard deduction will increase by $400 for single filers and by $800 for joint filers (table 2). To qualify for the additional standard deduction, a taxpayer must be over the age of 65 by the end of the tax year.