Silvia is a single individual who has income of $80,000.Todd is a single individual who has income of $35,000.Neither of them itemizes their deductions.Both taxpayers will take a standard deduction of $6,300 in 2016.The concept that allows both Silvia and Todd to take this deduction is

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The standard deduction is a deduction provided for administrative convenience. It allows taxpayers to simply claim a set deduction amount without needing to go through the time and effort of itemizing their deductions.

Silvia Is a Single Individual Who Has Income of $80,000