Standard Deduction IRS

2026 Standard Deduction Rises to $16,100 for Single Filers

April 20, 2026

For tax year 2026, the standard deduction increases to:

$16,100 for single taxpayers and married filing separately
$24,150 for heads of household
$32,200 for married couples filing jointly

These figures are per IRS inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and apply to returns filed in 2027.

Verified against www.irs.gov as of April 21, 2026.

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