Hunter,age 17,is claimed as a dependent on his parents' tax return.This year,Hunter earned $8,500 for appearing in a television commercial.Compute Hunter's standard deduction.

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Hunter's standard deduction for 2021 is $6,350 because he is a dependent on his parents' tax return. Dependent taxpayers can claim a standard deduction equal to the greater of $1,100 or their earned income plus $350, up to a maximum of $12,550. Since Hunter's earned income is less than $6,000, his standard deduction is limited to $6,350.

Hunter,age 17,is Claimed as a Dependent on His Parents' Tax