You must have read the new amounts for now in 2025. For 2024 the standard deduction amounts are:
Single 14,600 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (16,550)
HOH 21,900 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (23,850)
Joint 29,200 + 1,550 for each 65 and over or blind (30,750/32,300)
Married filing Separate 14,600 + 1,550 for 65 and over or blind (16,150)
See IRS pub 501 chart on page 24
Yes that's for your 2025 tax return you file in 2026
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2025
You must have read the new amounts for now in 2025. For 2024 the standard deduction amounts are:
Single 14,600 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (16,550)
HOH 21,900 + 1,950 for 65 and over or blind (23,850)
Joint 29,200 + 1,550 for each 65 and over or blind (30,750/32,300)
Married filing Separate 14,600 + 1,550 for 65 and over or blind (16,150)
See IRS pub 501 chart on page 24
Yes that's for your 2025 tax return you file in 2026
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2025