2025 Standard Deduction Married Joint Over 65. The base standard deduction amount is determined by filing status, although those who are over 65 and/or blind can claim a higher standard deduction. If you're married, filing jointly or separately, the extra standard deduction amount was $1,500 per qualifying individual.
That’s the 2025 regular standard deduction of $30,000 for married taxpayers filing joint returns, plus three additional standard deductions at $1,600 apiece. If you’re married, filing jointly or separately, the extra standard deduction amount was $1,500 per qualifying individual.