Standard Deduction 2025 Single Filers

Standard Deduction 2025 Single Filers. The standard deduction is a fixed amount that reduces the income subject to federal income tax. You don’t pay federal income tax on every dollar of your income.

For 2025, the standard deduction for single filers is $15,000, and for married couples filing jointly, it’s $30,000. The standard deduction rises in 2025 to $15,000 for single filers (a $400 increase) and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly (an $800 increase).