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2026 Standard Deduction

$15,000
Standard deduction for single filers (2026)
Summary

The 2026 standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers, $30,000 for married filing jointly, $22,500 for head of household, and $15,000 for married filing separately. Taxpayers age 65+ or blind get an additional $1,950 (single) or $1,550 (MFJ) per qualifying status. About 90% of Americans take the standard deduction.

Breakdown

Single$15,000
Married filing jointly$30,000
Head of household$22,500
Married filing separately$15,000
Additional (65+ or blind, single)+$1,950
Additional (65+ or blind, MFJ)+$1,550 each
Source
IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40· As of 2026-Q1

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