For taxpayers who do not itemize deductions, the standard deduction amount is subtracted from the taxpayer's adjusted gross income.

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This is correct. The standard deduction is a set amount that taxpayers can subtract from their income to reduce their taxable income. Taxpayers who do not have enough itemized deductions to exceed the standard deduction will use this method.

For Taxpayers Who Do Not Itemize Deductions, the Standard Deduction