Standard Deduction 2024 Married Jointly. Your filing status changes from married filing jointly (or qualifying surviving spouse) to head of household or single (or married filing separately) or from head of household. For married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction increases in 2024 to $29,200.

In 2024, it is $14,600 for single taxpayers and $29,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly, slightly increased from 2023 ($13,850 and $27,700). The 2024 standard deduction for tax returns filed in 2025 is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for joint filers or $21,900 for heads of household.