2024 Standard Deduction For Seniors. The federal standard deduction for a widower filer in 2024 is $ 29,200.00. Taxpayers who blind and/or are age 65 or older can claim an additional standard deduction, an amount that’s added to the regular standard deduction for their filing status.

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 federal federal allowance for over 65 years of age widower filer in 2024 is $ 1,550.00