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Age 65 or Older/Blind
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There is a larger standard deduction if the taxpayer and/or spouse is age 65 or older, or blind.

The amount of additional standard deduction for 2020 is:

  • $1,650 - Single or Head of Household
  • $1,300 - Married Filing Jointly (for each person age 65 or older or blind), Married Filing Separately, or Qualifying Widow(er)

Age 65 for the additional standard deduction is defined in the IRS instructions as being born before January 2, 1956. You are considered 65 on the day before your 65th birthday.