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Best answer by Hal_Al

The standard deduction for a dependent is not the full $13,850.  It is the greater of $1250 or her earned income plus $400. 

 

It sounds like you had $8580 of earned income ($8580 + 400 = $8980). 

 

 

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Hal_Al
Hal_AlAnswer
Employee
January 28, 2024

The standard deduction for a dependent is not the full $13,850.  It is the greater of $1250 or her earned income plus $400. 

 

It sounds like you had $8580 of earned income ($8580 + 400 = $8980). 

 

 

January 28, 2024

Thanks so much @Hal_Al 

You helped last year too with my other question, very much appreciated!