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2025 vs. 2026 standard deduction changes (federal)
The standard deduction increased from tax year 2025 to tax year 2026 as follows (these are the basic standard deduction amounts, before any additional amounts for age 65+ and/or blindness):
- Single (and married filing separately):
- 2025: $15,750
- 2026: $16,100
- Change: +$350 1 2
- Married filing jointly (and qualifying surviving spouse):
- 2025: $31,500
- 2026: $32,200
- Change: +$700 1 2
- Head of household:
- 2025: $23,625
- 2026: $24,150
- Change: +$525 1 2
Sources
1 – Rev. Proc. 2025-32 📄 Summarize
2 – IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including amendments from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill