For the 2025 tax year, the standard deduction amounts had significantly increased: • $15,750 – Single filers and Married Filing Separately
– Increased to $16,100 for tax year 2026.
• $31,500 – Married filing jointly
– Increased to $32,200 for tax year 2026.
• $23,625 – Head of household
– Increased to $24,150 for tax year 2026.
These increases reflect inflation adjustments and law changes designed to simplify filing for many taxpayers — nearly 90% of taxpayers use the standard deduction.
Note: Compare the standard deduction with your total itemized deductions (like mortgage interest, SALT taxes, and charitable contributions) to see which produces a lower tax bill.
