The standard deduction amounts for the tax year 2025 are as follows:
- Single filers: $15,750
- Married filing separately: $15,750
- Head of household: $23,625
- Married filing jointly and surviving spouses: $31,500
There are additional standard deduction amounts for taxpayers who are 65 or older or blind. For example, a single taxpayer 65 or older can claim a total standard deduction of $17,750 which includes an extra deduction. There is also a new temporary bonus deduction of $6,000 for those age 65 and older for 2025, subject to income phase-out. So, for a typical taxpayer aged 20, the standard deduction would be the base amount according to their filing status, e.g., $15,750 for a single filer in 2025. If you want the exact deduction for a specific filing status or condition, please specify. Otherwise, the base standard deduction for a single 20-year-old filer in 2025 is $15,750.
