Marie,an unmarried taxpayer,is 26 years old.This year,Marie earned $50,000 gross income.Her itemized deductions totaled $5,100.Marie maintained a home for her 12-year-old sister who qualifies as Marie's dependent.Compute Marie's taxable income.

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Marie's standard deduction for 2023 is $13,850. Her taxable income is calculated as $50,000 (gross income) - $13,850 (standard deduction) = $36,150. Since her itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction, she uses the standard deduction. Additionally, she qualifies for the Head of Household filing status, which provides a larger standard deduction. Therefore, her taxable income is $36,150.

Marie,an Unmarried Taxpayer,is 26 Years Old