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Deductions & credits

There are several reasons why she may not have received the standard deduction  You will need to provide information on her age, is she a dependent on someone else's return, is she filing to report unearned income?  Please provide more information.

 

Dependents – If you can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, your standard deduction for 2021 is limited to the greater of: (1) $1,100, or (2) your earned income plus

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