2024 Standard Deduction For Seniors Over 65. You are considered age 65 on the day before your 65th. If you don't itemize deductions, you are entitled to a higher standard deduction if you are age 65 or older at the end of the year.
$3,700 if you are single or filing as head of household $3,000 per qualifying individual if you are married, filing. If you are 65 or older and blind, the extra standard deduction is $3,900 for 2024 if you are single or filing as head of household.