topic TurboTax showing VERY low standard deduction in Deductions & credits

TurboTax showing VERY low standard deduction

JackC1127 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:34:57 GMT

I am a 19 year old student and made under $4000 in 2022, but TurboTax is saying I still owe tax.

My income is $2828 from my W-2, $768 from 1099-G, and $38 from $1099-INT. ($3634 total).

TurboTax is saying I have a standard deduction of $3178, so my taxable income is $456 (so I owe $46, because no federal tax was withheld).

Isn't the standard deduction for single filers $12,550?

Re: TurboTax showing VERY low standard deduction

Bsch4477 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:20:50 GMT

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 $350 (but the total can't be more than the basic standard deduction for your filing status).

Re: TurboTax showing VERY low standard deduction

JackC1127 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:25:22 GMT

Thank you! I was so confused where the $3178 figure was coming from.