Standard Deduction
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The Standard Deduction is a reduction of your taxable income by a set amount for each filing status. For 2025, the Standard Deduction amounts are:
If you want to take the Standard Deduction instead of itemizing your deductions, you can skip the Itemized Deductions screen by clicking Save and Continue.
Will I get a bigger deduction if I'm over 65 and/or blind?
What about the additional $6,000 deduction for seniors?
What if someone can claim me as a dependent on their return?
The Standard Deduction is a reduction of your taxable income by a set amount for each filing status. For 2025, the Standard Deduction amounts are:
- Single or Married Filing Separately: $15,750
- Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse: $31,500
- Head of Household: $23,625
If you want to take the Standard Deduction instead of itemizing your deductions, you can skip the Itemized Deductions screen by clicking Save and Continue.
Will I get a bigger deduction if I'm over 65 and/or blind?
What about the additional $6,000 deduction for seniors?
What if someone can claim me as a dependent on their return?
