Will I get a bigger deduction if I'm over 65 and/or blind?

If you (or your spouse if filing jointly) are over 65 and/or blind, you get an increased standard deduction.

Please note, that starting in 2025, there's also an additional senior deduction of $6,000. This is a separate deduction from your standard deduction, but will be included on your return automatically. The standard deduction amounts below don't include this extra deduction, but you'll get both on your return.

For 2025, the standard deduction amounts are:

Single

• Over 65, not blind: $17,750
• Blind, not over 65: $17,750
• Blind and over 65: $19,750

Married Filing Jointly

• Only one spouse is over 65 or blind (the other spouse is neither over 65 nor blind): $33,100
• Both spouses are over 65 or blind: $34,700
• Only one spouse is over 65 and blind (the other is neither over 65 nor blind): $34,700
• One spouse is over 65 and blind and the other spouse is over 65 or blind (but not both): $36,300
• Both spouses are over 65 and blind: $37,900

Qualifying Surviving Spouse

• Over 65, not blind: $33,100
• Blind, not over 65: $33,100
• Blind and over 65: $34,700

Head of Household

• Over 65, not blind: $25,625
• Blind, not over 65: $25,625
• Blind and over 65: $27,625

Married Filing Separately

• Over 65, not blind: $17,350*
• Blind, not over 65: $17,350*
• Blind and over 65: $18,950*

*Sometimes when you file as Married Filing Separately you're able to include your spouse on your return, and this can increase your standard deduction. If you're able to do this, you'll get an additional $1,600 if your spouse is over 65, and/or an additional $1,600 if your spouse is blind.