What Is the Standard Deduction for 2023-2024?

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It’s the second most wonderful time of the year: Tax season.

Hopefully we can help make your life a little easier by saving you from having to scroll through the IRS website to look up the standard deduction amounts for the 2023 and 2024 tax years.

Standard Deduction for 2023 and 2024

Filing Status

Single

Married filing separately

Head of household

Married filing jointly
(including surviving spouses)

2023

$13,850

$13,850

$20,800

$27,700

2024

$14,600

$14,600

$21,900

$29,200

Standard Deduction for 2022 and 2023

2022 Filing Status

Single
$12,950

Married filing separately
$12,950

Married filing jointly
(including surviving spouses)
$25,900

Head of household
$19,400

2023 Filing Status

Single
$13,850

Married filing separately
$13,850

Married filing jointly
(including surviving spouses)
$27,700

Head of household
$20,800

Did you know that the IRS allows individuals who are age 65 and older or are blind to take an additional standard deduction? If this applies to you or your spouse, be sure to check the appropriate boxes on your Form 1040. See IRS topic #551: Standard Deduction for more information.

Remind me, what’s the standard deduction?

You can claim deductions on your federal tax return one of two ways. You can use the standard deduction or you can itemize your deductions.

The standard deduction is the dollar amount you’re allowed to take on your tax return to reduce your overall taxable income. The amount of the deduction is usually adjusted each year for inflation.

But not everyone may take the standard deduction. For example, taxpayers who choose to itemize their deduction (this is when you list and add up your eligible deductions one by one) cannot claim the standard deduction. The IRS also provides the following list of taxpayers who are not eligible:

  • A married individual filing as married filing separately whose spouse itemizes deductions.
  • An individual who was a nonresident alien or dual status alien during the year (certain exceptions may apply).
  • An individual who files a return for a period of less than 12 months due to a change in his or her annual accounting period.
  • An estate or trust, common trust fund, or partnership.

When it comes to choosing between taking the standard deduction or itemizing your deductions, typically, individuals choose the deduction method that provides the largest reduction to their taxable income. But taxes are complicated, and each person’s tax situation is different. If you have questions, it’s a good idea to consult a tax professional to determine the best way to file your returns.

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