https://www.nbcnews.com/business/taxes/irs-announces-new-federal-income-tax-brackets-2025-rcna176581
The standard deduction will go up to $15,000 for 2025 tax returns — up $400 from 2024 — for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately.
The standard deduction climbs to $30,000 — up $800 from 2024 — for married couples filing jointly.
For heads of households, the standard deduction will be $22,500 for tax year 2025 — up $600 from 2024.
About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.