Cheryl is claimed as a dependent on her parents' tax return.She had a part-time job during 2015 and earned $4,900 during the year,in addition to $600 of interest income.What is her standard deduction?

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For a dependent, the standard deduction is the greater of $1,050 or earned income plus $350, up to the standard deduction for a single filer. Cheryl's earned income is $4,900, so $4,900 + $350 = $5,250.

Cheryl Is Claimed as a Dependent on Her Parents' Tax