It depends on your age. If you are 65 and your deceased spouse is 65, your total standard deduction would be $32,300. The married filing jointly standard deduction of $29,200 plus the additional for each of you $1,550 twice. If you are not 65, then you have the correct standard deduction.
Double check the Personal Information for both of you (date of birth).
Standard deductions for your convenience:
For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction is $14,600 in 2024.
For married couples filing jointly or a Qualified Surviving Spouse, the standard deduction is $29,200, and
For head of household, the standard deduction is $21,900
If you're at least 65 years old or blind, you can claim an additional deduction in 2024 of:
- $1,950 for single or Head of Household
- $1,550 for married or Qualified Surviving Spouse.
- If you're both 65 and blind, the additional deduction amount is doubled.
For more information, see What's my standard deduction for 2024?
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