Married Filing Jointly Deduction 2024. When deciding how to file your federal income tax return as a married couple, you have two filing status options: For 2024 (taxes filed in 2025), the standard deduction rises to $29,200 for married couples.
The annual standard deduction is a static amount determined by congress. 2024 extra standard deduction age 65 and older (married filing jointly or separately) 65 or older or blind: