Debby,age 18,is claimed as a dependent by her mother.During 2015,she earned $1,100 in interest income on a savings account.Debby's standard deduction is $1,450 ($1,100 + $350).

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Dependent taxpayers cannot claim the standard deduction on their tax returns if someone else can claim them as a dependent, even if their income is under the standard deduction amount. Therefore, Debby cannot claim the standard deduction of $1,450.

Debby,age 18,is Claimed as a Dependent by Her Mother