2024 Standard Deduction Married Joint Spouse. Compare this to the $27,700 that those who filed jointly can get.  — for tax year 2023 (which are due in 2024) if a couple files taxes jointly, their standard deduction would be $27,700.

 — for tax year 2023 (which are due in 2024) if a couple files taxes jointly, their standard deduction would be $27,700. If you can claim the standard deduction, your basic standard deduction is half the amount allowed on a joint return.