Why are the standard deduction $6391 in 2023 for a defendant student . Last year was 4000. He made 5991 and state says he owes $26

sschoensteinjs2 · ‎April 1, 2024

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 1, 2024

The federal standard deduction amount for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot exceed the greater of $1,250 or the sum of $400 and the individual’s earned income (not to exceed the regular standard deduction amount of $13,850).

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MayaD · ‎April 1, 2024

Can you please clarify which state return is he filing?

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Why are the standard deduction $6391 in 2023 for a defendant student . Last year was 4000. He made 5991 and state says he owes $26