2025 standard Tax deductons for married couples over age 65

[dafeliks]

i am confused when i read about the 1600 deduction per person over age 65

[VolvoGirl]

The Standard Deduction amounts have been increased for 2025

For 2025 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 15,750 + 2,000 for 65 and over or blind (17,750)

HOH 23,625 + 2,000 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 31,500 +  1,600 for each 65 and over or blind (both 34,700)

Married filing Separate 15,750+ 1,600 for 65 and over or blind

Plus there is a new Senior Deduction of $6,000 for each spouse 65 or older if you qualify. The income limit is 75,000 (150,000 Joint).

[Hal_Al]

Q. I am confused when i read about the 1600 deduction per person over age 65?

A. It's $1600 additional standard deduction for a married filing jointly(MFJ) person over 65.  So, a couple filing MFJ gets a  $34,700 standard deduction (31,500 +1600 +1600 = $34,700). 

Q. What about the  new Senior Deduction of $6,000 for each spouse 65?

A. That is in addition to the $34,700 "standard deduction".  A MFJ couple will get a separate $12,000 Plus there is a new Senior Deduction of $6,000 for each spouse 65.  The Senior deduction will show on a separate line on form 1040.  The Senior Deduction is an "above the line" deduction. You get it whether you itemize deductions or use the standard deduction.