Here are the 2020 standard deductions amounts for each filing status:
| Filing Status | Standard Deduction |
| Single | $12,400 |
| Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) | $24,800 |
| Married Filing Separately | $12,400 |
| Head of Household | $18,650 |
There is an additional standard deduction of $1,300 for taxpayers who are over age 65 or blind. The amount of the additional standard deduction increases to $1,650 for taxpayers who are unmarried.
