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Have you accounted for the standard deduction?

For single filers for tax year 2021, the amount is $12,550. Subtracted from an AGI of $24,000 that would leave $11,450.

More information on the standard deduction is in this IRS publication:

Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information 

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