Generally, all tax filers can claim the standard deduction unless they choose to itemize their deductions. If you have nothing to itemize, then you would qualify for the standard deduction.
Only certain taxpayers aren't entitled to the standard deduction:
- A married individual filing as married filing separately whose spouse itemizes deductions
- An individual who was a nonresident alien or dual-status alien during the year (see below for certain exceptions)
- An individual who files a return for a period of less than 12 months due to a change in his or her annual accounting period
- An estate or trust, common trust fund, or partnership
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