Deductions & credits

@tk01kj something else to consider....because there was the mention of unemployment.... 

 

are you a dependent of your parents - if yes AND the unearned income (which would include unemployment plus dividends, interest, capital gains) exceeds $2300, you are subject to "kiddie tax", meaning your tax rate would be the same as your parents. 

 

https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/understanding-kiddie-tax

 

What is the objective here?