2024 Standard Deduction Married Filing Jointly. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly for tax year 2024 will rise to $29,200, an increase of $1,500 from tax year 2023.

For the tax year 2024, the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly will increase to $29,200, an increase of $1,500 over the tax year 2023. If you earned $75,000 in 2023 and file as a single taxpayer, taking the standard deduction of $13,850 will reduce your taxable income to $61,150.