topic I'm claimed as dependent on parent taxes, so my max deduction should be greater of $1150 or EI+$400, but TT is giving me full $11,252. How do I change it to correct amt.? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I'm claimed as dependent on parent taxes, so my max deduction should be greater of $1150 or EI+$400, but TT is giving me full $11,252. How do I change it to correct amt.?

colbyfewster — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:07:08 GMT

IRS Topic No. 551 details max standard deduction for filers claimed as a dependent. TT does not seem to be picking up on this even though I checked the box that someone else can claim me as a dependent.

Re: I'm claimed as dependent on parent taxes, so my max deduction should be greater of $1150 or E...

JohnB5677 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:18:32 GMT

You quoted the right publication, but you didn't understand it properly.

If you can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, your standard deduction for 2022 is limited to the

Greater of $1,150,
1. You earned more than $1,150 so that doesn't apply.
The next consideration is your earned income plus $400.
1. I expect that you earned $10,852. That plus $400 is $11,252.
However, you could get the regular standard deduction, but the total can't be more than the basic standard deduction for your filing status.
1. The standard deduction for a single person is $12,950.
2. This is larger than the $11,252, so you get a deduction of $11,252.

Re: I'm claimed as dependent on parent taxes, so my max deduction should be greater of $1150 or EI+$400, but TT is giving me full $11,252. How do I change it to correct amt.?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:40:37 GMT

It means the minimum is $1,150. But you are getting the greater amount of Earned Income+400.

Re: I'm claimed as dependent on parent taxes, so my max deduction should be greater of $1150 or E...

Wfewster — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:24:02 GMT

I figured it out. My earned income was just $3300 plus $400, then it added in excess grant money from a 1098-T to get it to $11,252. Thank you for your assistance.