Standard Deduction 2024 Instructions. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction. Your standard deduction depends on your filing status, age and whether a taxpayer is blind.
The standard deduction will increase by $750 for single filers and by $1,500 for joint filers (table 2). If you expect to claim the standard deduction on your 2024 tax return, enter the amount on line 2a.