# Standard Deduction 2025

> The 2025 standard deduction for single, married, head of household and surviving spouse filers, the extra amount for 65+ or blind, and the senior deduction.

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The 2025 standard deduction is $15,750 for single filers and married people filing separately, $31,500 for married couples filing jointly and $23,625 for heads of household.

Rates checked on Oct 29, 2026

## Standard deduction 2025

| Filing status | Standard deduction | One person 65+ or blind | Both spouses 65+ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single | $15,750 | $17,750 | — |
| Married filing jointly | $31,500 | $33,100 | $34,700 |
| Married filing separately | $15,750 | $17,350 | — |
| Head of household | $23,625 | $25,625 | — |
| Qualifying surviving spouse | $31,500 | $33,100 | — |

Each person 65 or older also gets the $6,000 senior deduction from 2025 to 2028. Someone who can be claimed as a dependent gets the larger of $1,350 or earned income plus $450, up to the normal amount.

Official source: [IRS](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). Rates checked on Oct 29, 2026.

## Questions people ask

**Should I take the standard deduction?**

Yes, unless your itemized deductions are higher. [Compare them with the itemized deduction calculator](https://paycheck-math.com/us/itemized-deduction-calculator/).

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