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2026 US standard deduction: single $16,100

2026 federal standard deduction (Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §2.14)

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2026 standard deduction

$16,100

Basic amount

$16,100

Extra for 65+ / blindness

$0

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Basic amount$16,100
Extra per condition$2,050
Conditions counted0

Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §2.14, tax year 2026. Does not compare itemized deductions or model the MFS-spouse extra. Educational estimate, not a filed 1040.

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$16,100 if you file single

Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §2.14 publishes the 2026 amounts. This is not Pub 15-T withholding.

Quick answer

Single: $16,100. Single 65+: $18,150. Head of household: $24,150. Married filing jointly: $32,200.

StatusBasicExtra 65+ / blindness
Single$16,100$2,050 each
Married filing separately$16,100$1,650 each
Head of household$24,150$2,050 each
Joint / surviving spouse$32,200$1,650 each
Case2026 deduction
Single$16,100
Single 65+$18,150
MFJ, both 65+$35,500
DependentEarned income65+Deduction
Yes$0No$1,350
Yes$10,000No$10,450
Yes$0Yes$3,400
Dependent

deduction = min(basic, max(1,350, 450 + earned income)) + extras

What is out

This page does not compare itemized deductions or invent the MFS-spouse extra. Confirm with your 1040 or the IRS.

Related

The 2026 floor is $1,350. If that person is also 65, add $2,050 → $3,400. Single with no extras: $16,100.