Standard Deduction For 2024 Irs. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly was $29,200 in 2024, while heads of household saw a $21,900 standard deduction in 2024. The 2024 standard deduction for tax returns filed in 2025 is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for joint filers or $21,900 for heads of household.

These amounts are provided in the chart below. A deduction reduces the amount of a taxpayer’s income that’s subject to tax, generally reducing the amount of tax the individual may have to pay.