what are the irs deductions for 2024 
for 2024 the irs standard deduction is 14 600 for single taxpayers this is an increase from 13 850 in 2023 for married couples filing jointly the deduction is 29 200 which is an increase from 27 700 in 2023 4the bottom lineif you are employed as an armed forces reservist a qualified performing artist a fee based state or local government official or an employee with impairment related work expenses you may use form 2106 to deduct ordinary and necessary expenses related to your job 