Standard Tax Deduction 2024 Married Jointly Vs Separately. The standard deduction rose in 2024. The standard deduction climbs to $30,000 — up $800 from 2024 — for married couples filing jointly.

Married filing jointly generally offers advantages like a higher standard deduction, easier qualification for tax credits, and higher income thresholds for various tax brackets. For heads of households, the standard deduction will be $22,500 for tax.