standard deduction

[janeestabrookre]

Can I claim the standard deduction if my parents claim me as a dependent?

[xmasbaby0]

The software uses your standard deduction automatically.  You do not have to "claim" it.

 The standard deduction amount for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot exceed the greater of $1,100 or the sum of $350 and the individual’s earned income (not to exceed the regular standard deduction amount).

[Hal_Al]

Simple answer: No.

A dependent does not automatically get the full $12,400 standard deduction.  A dependent's standard deduction is $1100 or his earned income + $350 (but not more than $12,400).  For the purposes of that calculation, any taxable scholarship is treated as earned income. Unemployment compensation is not earned income.