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Difference between complex trust with 100 exemption and 300 exemption?

There is one main difference between exemptions in a trust. According to the IRS, a 100 exemption on a trust is a simple and personal trust, a 300 exemption is a complex trust, usually for a charitable organization.


Is a claimed dependent an exemption or a deduction?

Both. A taxpayer (the person who can claim the dependent) claims exemptions for themselves and their dependents. Each exemption qualifies them for a deduction. The amount changes each year ($3,700 per exemption for 2011) and a person will multiply the number of exemptions on Form 1040 line 6 by the amount for their total deduction on Form 1040 line 42. The deduction for exemptions reduces their taxable income.


Can your husband claim you as a dependent on your tax return?

A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself. A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself. A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself.


How much is the IRS personal deduction?

For taxpayer using the single filing status the 2009 exemption amount is 3650 and the standard deduction amount is 5750 for a total amount of 9350 free of federal income tax for the tax year 2009.


What is the difference between a Tax Deduction and a Tax Credit?

According to Yahoo Finance, "a credit reduces the amount of tax you owe; a deduction reduces the income on which taxes are assessed." See related links for more information on new tax credits for 2010.

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What is the difference between the standard deduction and personal exemption when filing taxes?

The standard deduction is a set amount that reduces your taxable income, while the personal exemption is an additional amount you can deduct for yourself and each of your dependents. The standard deduction is a fixed amount set by the government, while the personal exemption amount can vary depending on your filing status and other factors.


What is the difference between deduction for AGI and deduction from AGI?

The difference between deduction for AGI and deduction from AGI is that deduction for AGI reduces your total income before calculating your adjusted gross income, while deduction from AGI reduces your adjusted gross income after it has been calculated.


What is the difference between inference and deduction?

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Can you take both the standard deduction and personal exemption on your tax return?

No, as of 2018, the personal exemption has been suspended, so you can only take the standard deduction on your tax return.


Difference between complex trust with 100 exemption and 300 exemption?

There is one main difference between exemptions in a trust. According to the IRS, a 100 exemption on a trust is a simple and personal trust, a 300 exemption is a complex trust, usually for a charitable organization.


Do you qualify for the standard deduction and personal exemption on your taxes?

As of 2021, the standard deduction has replaced the personal exemption on federal tax returns. Taxpayers can claim the standard deduction, which is a set amount based on filing status, instead of itemizing deductions.


Is a claimed dependent an exemption or a deduction?

Both. A taxpayer (the person who can claim the dependent) claims exemptions for themselves and their dependents. Each exemption qualifies them for a deduction. The amount changes each year ($3,700 per exemption for 2011) and a person will multiply the number of exemptions on Form 1040 line 6 by the amount for their total deduction on Form 1040 line 42. The deduction for exemptions reduces their taxable income.


Can your husband claim you as a dependent on your tax return?

A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself. A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself. A spouse is never considered a dependent. However, you can claim an exemption for your husband as long as you file a joint return. You also are allowed an exemption deduction for yourself.


Federal income tax exemptions?

The deduction per exemption is $3,500 in 2008.


Difference between induction and deduction?

Induction is reasoning down to a set of principles, from facts. Deduction is going from a generalized down to particulars.


What is difference between bankers discount and true discount?

The Banker's Gain (BG) is the difference between a banker's discount and a true discount. It is a deduction with simple interest.


What is the difference between reduction and deduction?

Reduction means making the object smaller, reducing the size of something. Deduction means taking something away, making the amount smaller.