[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-3104":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"3104","Standard Deduction","Menu Path: \u003Ci>Deductions/Credits > Standard or Itemized Deductions\u003C/i>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> is a reduction of your taxable income by a set amount for each filing status. For 2025, the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> amounts are:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ci>Single\u003C/i> or \u003Ci>Married Filing Separately\u003C/i>: $15,750\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ci>Married Filing Jointly\u003C/i> or \u003Ci>Qualifying Surviving Spouse\u003C/i>: $31,500\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ci>Head of Household\u003C/i>: $23,625\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nYou can enter your \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i>, and we'll calculate whether they exceed the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i>. You'll automatically receive the larger deduction. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nIf you want to take the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> instead of itemizing your deductions, you can skip the \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i> screen by clicking \u003Ci>Save and Continue\u003C/i>.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=12564\">Will I get a bigger deduction if I'm over 65 and/or blind?\u003C/a> \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=12323\">What about the additional $6,000 deduction for seniors?\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=12572\">What if someone can claim me as a dependent on their return?\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>",1777391552979]