Katrina,age 16,is claimed as a dependent by her parents.During 2013,she earned $5,600 as a checker at a grocery store.Her standard deduction is $5,950 ($5,600 earned income + $350).

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Katrina's standard deduction is $5,950, which is more than her earned income of $5,600. Therefore, she cannot itemize her deductions and must use the standard deduction.

Katrina,age 16,is Claimed as a Dependent by Her Parents