2024 Standard Tax Deduction For Seniors. Your standard deduction consists of the sum of the basic standard.  — in total, a married couple 65 or older would have a standard deduction of $32,300.

 — the standard tax deduction is a set amount that taxpayers are automatically allowed to deduct from their taxable income, thus lowering their total tax owed.  — if you are 65 or older or blind, you can claim an additional standard deduction.