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posted Mar 16, 2025 3:00:44 PM

for the 65 or blind deduction adder, do you both have to be 65 if filing jointly or can one of you be younger?

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Level 15
Mar 16, 2025 3:03:56 PM

It can by you or your spouse or it can be both age 65 or older

 

Standard deductions for 2024

Single - $14,600 add $1,950 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $14,600 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $29,200 add $1,550 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $21,900 add $1,950 if age 65 or older

Level 15
Mar 16, 2025 3:05:29 PM

It is for each person.  You don’t both have to be over 65 to get the Standard Deduction increase.

Joint is 29,200 +  1,550 for each spouse 65 and over