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A married couple of two 65+ adults would take a total deduction of $27,700 (standard deduction) plus $1,500 for one 65+ adult plus $1,500 for second 65+ adult — a total of $30,700.
The standard deduction for those over age 65 in 2023 (filing tax year 2022) is $14,700 for singles, $27,300 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $28,700 if both are), and ...
Here are the standard deductions for the 2022 and 2023 tax years: Single: $12,950 for 2022, $13,850 for 2023. Married, filing jointly: $25,900 for 2022, $27,700 for 2023.
For dependents, the standard deduction is equal to earned income (that is, compensation for services, such as wages, salaries, or tips) plus a certain amount ($400 in 2023). A dependent's standard deduction cannot be more than the basic standard deduction for non-dependents, or less than a certain minimum ($1,250 in 2023).
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately in tax year 2025, the standard deduction is rising to $15,000 — up $400 from 2024. For couples who file jointly, that standard deduction will be $30,000 for 2025, an $800 jump from the year prior. And heads of households will get a $22,500 standard deduction, up $600 from 2024.
For married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction will rise to $29,200, up from $27,700 currently. And for people who file as head of household, the standard deduction will be $21,900, up ...
A higher standard deduction. The IRS again raised its standard deduction. For the 2024 tax year, Married couples filing jointly will see a $29,200 standard deduction, an increase of $1,500 from 2023.
The standard deduction, personal exemption, and earned income credit were also expanded, resulting in the removal of six million poor Americans from the income tax roll and a reduction of income tax liability across all income levels. [5] [6] The higher standard deduction substantially simplified the preparation of tax returns for many ...