What is the standard deduction?

You can take either the standard deduction or you can itemize your tax-deductible expenses.

The standard deduction for 2025 depends on your marital status, as follows:

Filing status	Standard deduction
Single	$15,750
Head of Household	$23,625
Married filing joint or qualifying surviving spouse	$31,500
Married filing separate	$15,750

Additional standard deduction

You are also allowed an additional standard deduction amount if you and/or your spouse is 65 or older or blind. Contact our Customer Service Representative to discuss your individual situation to determine your exact amount of additional standard deduction.