Deductions & credits

PattiF · ‎March 8, 2022

There is no standard deduction for a dependent. The correct amount for your filing status and age is $20,500. The exemptions that were previously used on the tax return have been discontinued now that the standard deduction has been raised.

See more about this in IRS Publication 501.

This chart from the IRS illustrates your standard deduction:

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