Filing jointly tax return but my wife age 65+, can I get a higher standard deduction?

[xmasbaby0]

For each spouse 65 or older, $1500 is automatically added to your standard deduction on a joint return.

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)

[DawnC]

Yes, once you enter her birthday, TurboTax will automatically include the additional $1500.