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There's an additional standard deduction for taxpayers 65 and older and those who are blind. For 2025 that additional amount is $1,600 ($2,000 if unmarried and not a surviving spouse).
Those eligible can add the extra standard deduction to the regular amount for their filing status. So, a single taxpayer 65 or older (or who is blind) can claim a total standard deduction of $17,000 on their 2025 federal tax return.
For those who are "doubly challenged", the additional standard deductions stack, so they come to $3,200 (married) and $4,000 (single or head of household).
Comments
I'd like to add (since I just turned 65): Source:
https://kiplinger.com/taxes/the-new-standard-deduction-is-here
Also, found these contribution limits for 2025:
"Remember there are catch-up provisions that increase some of these limits"
-I noticed they missed the $1K catch-up provision for HSA