Don't older people get a bigger standard deduction

Those over age 65 get a larger standard deduction. The amount depends on filing status. TurboTax calculates that automatically. 

Standard deductions for 2021

• Single - $12,550 add $1,700 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Separately - $12,550 add $1,350 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Jointly - $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older
• Head of Household - $18,800 add $1,700 if age 65 or older