2024 Standard Deduction Amount Over 65 Married Jointly. The standard deduction for those over age 65 in tax year 2023 (filing in 2024) is $15,700 for singles, $29,200 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $30,700 if both are). The 2024 standard deduction for couples married filing jointly is $ $29,200 (up $1,500 from tax year 2023).
Whether you or your spouse is at least 65 years old; The top tax rate will remain at 37% for married couples.