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Don't you get a extra deduction if both are over 65 filing a joint return?

alsmithblaze — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:57:36 GMT

Re: Don't you get a extra deduction if both are over 65 filing a joint return?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:45:11 GMT

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 2024 Form 1040.

2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $14,600 (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $14,600 (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200 (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900 (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

Re: Don't you get a extra deduction if both are over 65 filing a joint return?

Opus 17 — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:46:52 GMT

It shows up as a larger standard deduction, not as something extra. If you itemize your deductions and your itemized deductions are larger than the higher standard deduction, you won't see a tax benefit of being 65 or older.