The standard deduction will rise to $15,000 for an individual or $30,000 for a married couple. The IRS on Tuesday announced new inflation-adjusted tax brackets for the coming year, setting the standard deduction for a single filer at $15,000 and for a married couple at $30,000 for the first time.

On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service announced increases to the federal income tax brackets and standard deduction for 2025. If your salary remains the same but you fall into a lower tax bracket next year, your paycheck could increase slightly starting in January.