2024 Tax Married Jointly With Spouse. In 2024, it is $14,600 for single taxpayers and $29,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly, slightly increased from 2023 ($13,850 and $27,700). Married couples filing jointly enjoy a tax status where they combine their incomes and file a single tax return.
For the following two (2) years (2024 and 2025), as the surviving spouse you can file as a qualifying widower if you meet the following requirements: Married couples filing jointly enjoy a tax status where they combine their incomes and file a single tax return.