Additional standard deduction for 65+ or blind
About $1,650-$2,050
Can You Write Off Additional Standard Deduction for 65+ or Blind?
Short answer: Yes: taxpayers 65+ or blind add an extra standard deduction, about $2,050 single or $1,650 per married spouse, on top of the $6,000 senior deduction.
Your filing status and credits are set by your situation on December 31 and what you report on Form 1040; keep the IRS notices and forms behind each claim.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Additional standard deduction for 65+ or blind
Typical range: About $1,650-$2,050
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes: taxpayers 65+ or blind add an extra standard deduction, about $2,050 single or $1,650 per married spouse, on top of the $6,000 senior deduction.
Business justification
Yes: taxpayers 65+ or blind add an extra standard deduction, about $2,050 single or $1,650 per married spouse, on top of the $6,000 senior deduction. Your filing status and credits are set by your situation on December 31 and what you report on Form 1040; keep the IRS notices and forms behind each claim.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions