2024 Standard Deduction Amount Married Jointly. Married filing joint (mfj) or surviving spouse $29,200. Whether you are 65 or older;

For the tax year 2024, the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly will increase to $29,200, an increase of $1,500 over the tax year 2023. The standard deduction for couples filing jointly is $29,200 in 2024, up from $27,700 in the 2023 tax year.