If you are a dependent, you have a different standard deduction than non-dependents.
Standard Deduction for Dependents
The standard
deduction for an individual who can be claimed as a dependent on another
person's tax return is generally limited to the greater of:
- $1,050, or
- The individual's
earned income for the year plus $350 (but not more than the regular
standard deduction amount, generally $12,000).
