Deborah is claimed as a dependent by her parents.She had a part-time acting job during 2019 and earned $13,000 during the year,which was her only income.What is her standard deduction?
A)$13,000
B)$1,100
C)$12,200
D)$13,350

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As Deborah is claimed as a dependent by her parents, her standard deduction for 2019 would be $12,200. This is the amount of income that she can earn before being subject to federal income tax. Option A is incorrect as the standard deduction cannot be equal to the total income earned. Option B is the standard deduction for an individual who is claimed as a dependent, but this amount was for tax year 2018 and not 2019. Option D is the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly, which does not apply to Deborah's situation.

Deborah Is Claimed as a Dependent by Her Parents