There is not a senior discount on a federal tax return. There is an increase in the Standard Deduction for those age 65 and older.
Standard deductions for 2024
Single - $14,600 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $14,600 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $29,200 add $1,550 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $21,900 add $1,950 if age 65 or older
Also, the Form 1040 and the Form 1040-SR are Exactly the same form. The only difference is the Form 1040-SR has a larger type.
