2025 Standard Deduction For Seniors Over 65. Seniors over 65 automatically qualify for the extra deduction when they file their tax return. Seniors over age 65 may claim an additional standard deduction of $2,000 for single filers and $1,600 for joint filers.
However, the amount of this extra deduction can vary based. The tax brackets, standard deduction, and the capital gains tax cutoff point for single and married filing jointly filing statuses will go up in 2025.