Standard Deduction 2025 Married Jointly 65. Married individuals filing separately receive the same standard deduction as single filers, with an approximate 2.7% increase from 2024 to 2025. For married couples filing jointly, both spouses must be over 65 to qualify for the additional standard deduction.
$1,600 for married taxpayers and surviving spouses, or $2,000 for other taxpayers. $30,000 ($800 increase) taxpayers who are 65 or older can take an additional standard deduction, which is also adjusted for inflation.
