Deductions & credits

There is a credit for the elderly and disabled using Schedule R but most taxpayers do not qualify since the maximum income limits are so low.

 

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If you are age 65 or older you get an increase in the Standard Deduction

 

Standard deductions for 2024

Single - $14,600 add $1,950 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