Standard Deduction 2025 Age 65. People who are over 65 or blind can claim an additional $1,600 per person for their standard deduction ($2,000 for unmarried people over age 65). To qualify for the additional standard deduction, a taxpayer must be over the age of 65 by the end of the tax year.

If you’re a single filer or head of household age 65 and over, you get an extra boost to your standard deduction. That additional standard deduction amount is increased to $2,000 if the individual is.