The regular standard deduction is available to which one of the following taxpayers?
A)a married taxpayer filing a separate return where the other spouse itemizes
B)a person who has only unearned income and is a dependent of another
C)a nonresident alien
D)None of the above.

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None of the options listed are eligible for the regular standard deduction. A married taxpayer filing separately cannot take the standard deduction if the other spouse itemizes. A dependent with only unearned income may have a limited standard deduction, and nonresident aliens are generally not eligible for the standard deduction.

The Regular Standard Deduction Is Available to Which One of the Following