The options are the standard deduction and itemized deductions. Your dependent would not likely have expenses to itemize, therefore the standard deduction would be the one to take. Itemized deductions include medical expenses, charitable donations, mortgage interest, property taxes. So since your 15 year did not likely pay them in an amount that was greater than her standard deduction, then she would take the standard deduction.
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