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Level 1
posted Apr 12, 2024 9:28:31 PM

Turbo Tax is showing $7775 as Standard deduction for a single flier (unmarried)

Turbo Tax is showing $7775 as Standard deduction for a single flier (unmarried). I am a fulltime student and trying to submit tax for the money earned as intern in 2023 summer 

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Level 15
Apr 12, 2024 9:42:05 PM

The Standard Deduction for an individual for whom an exemption can be claimed on another person's tax return is limited to the greater of:

…..$1,250 or

…..Your earned income for the year + $400 (but not more than 13,850)

 

So you would get a minimum of $1,250 to a max of 13,850.


See Table 8 Standard Deduction worksheet for Dependents on page 26
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf

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Level 15
Apr 12, 2024 9:41:06 PM

If you are a dependent your standard deduction is limited by your earned income. 

Level 15
Apr 12, 2024 9:42:05 PM

The Standard Deduction for an individual for whom an exemption can be claimed on another person's tax return is limited to the greater of:

…..$1,250 or

…..Your earned income for the year + $400 (but not more than 13,850)

 

So you would get a minimum of $1,250 to a max of 13,850.


See Table 8 Standard Deduction worksheet for Dependents on page 26
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf

Level 1
Apr 12, 2024 10:28:16 PM

Appreciate the help, Thanks;   the explanation and IRS link was very helpful.