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 2017 tax return?

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Brian can claim himself as an additional standard deduction of $1,550 since he is blind. He can also claim his father as a dependent since he supports him and his father is also blind. Brian's father does not have any income, so his personal exemption is $4,050. Therefore, the total standard deduction amount that Brian should claim on his 2017 tax return is $6,350 (single standard deduction) + $1,550 (additional deduction for being blind) + $4,050 (dependent exemption for his father) = $10,900.

Brian Is 60 Years Old,single and Legally Blind