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Do taxpayers receive an additional deduction if born before 1959?

tdmatkins — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:05:07 GMT

Re: Do taxpayers receive an additional deduction if born before 1959?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:23:27 GMT

If you were 65 or older before the end of 2023 you get a higher standard deduction.

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.” It is not a refund. You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2023 Form 1040.

2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850 (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700 (65+/legally blind) ) + $1500 per spouse

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $20,800 (65 or older/blind) + $1850)

Re: Do taxpayers receive an additional deduction if born before 1959?

JamesG1 — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:32:54 GMT

For 2023, an additional deduction is allowed for taxpayers and/or spouses born before January 2, 1959.

The standard deduction chart for people who were born before January 2, 1959 is found here on page 34.