2024 Standard Deduction For Married Couples. The additional standard deduction amount for 2024 (returns usually filed in early 2025) is $1,550 ($1,950 if unmarried and not a surviving. You can also itemize individual tax deductions, for things like charitable donations, but they need to add up to more than the standard.

Married couples filing jointly for tax year 2024 can deduct $29,200, a $1,500 increase from 2023. Find out how that affects your tax bill.