Brian is 60 years old, single and legally blind. Brian supports his father, who is 88 years old and blind, by paying the rent and other costs of his father's residence. What is the total standard deduction amount that Brian should claim on his 2016 tax return?

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The standard deduction for a single taxpayer in 2016 is $6,300. However, Brian can claim an additional deduction for his age and blindness, which is $1,550. He can also claim an additional standard deduction for his father as a dependent, which is $4,050. Therefore, the total standard deduction Brian should claim on his tax return is $6,300 + $1,550 + $4,050 = $10,850. Option C is the closest answer to the calculated value.

Brian Is 60 Years Old, Single and Legally Blind