[yetidog]

I am well north of 65 and never heard of an age exemption except for state (in this case, Texas) property taxes

[RetiredTexasVet]

See Post 5 below.

[Jamestown1630]

I probably used the wrong term - this is apparently an additional standard deduction. We do get an over-65 break on our state taxes, but that's clear on the state form.

I'm confused now; this is what the IRS site states, regarding taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing:

Your standard deduction consists of the sum of the basic standard deduction and any additional standard deductions for age and/or blindness. In general, the standard deduction is adjusted each year for inflation and varies according to your filing status, whether you're 65 or older and/or blind....

Additional Standard Deduction - You're allowed an additional deduction if you're age 65 or older at the end of the tax year.