2025 Tax Brackets And Standard Deduction For Seniors. The standard deduction for the 2025 tax year (tax returns filed in 2026) is $15,000 for single filers and married people filing separately, $22,500 for heads of household, and $30,000 for those married filing jointly and surviving spouses. For 2025 that additional amount is $1,600 ($2,000 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse).
Then we’ll explore the new ideal income targets for single filers, married filers, and retirees. Joint filers can increase their standard deduction by a combined $3,200.
