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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.
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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.
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.
What is the standard deduction for a married couple?
The standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly in 2021 is 25,100.
What is the adjusted gross income before or after the standard deduction?
Adjusted gross income is calculated before the standard deduction is applied. The standard deduction is then subtracted from the adjusted gross income to determine the taxable income.
What is the standard deduction for a child on my tax return?
The standard deduction for a child on your tax return is 1,100 for the 2021 tax year.
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.
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.
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 maximum standard deduction this year for a person who is not claimed as a dependent by another person?
The standard deduction for the Single filing status for a person not claimed as a dependent by another person is $5,450 for 2008 tax returns. This deduction increases to $5,700 for 2009 tax returns. This is in addition to the personal exemption amount of $3,500 for 2008 tax returns [$3,650 for 2009].
If you use the standard deduction can you claim personal exemptions?
No
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Does being a dependent have any affect on your income taxes?
Yes. You may not claim your personal exemption, you may have a reduced standard deduction, you may not be able to claim certain education benefits, you may not claim another person as a dependent, and many other effects.
What is a federal allowance?
Standard deduction amount, exemption amount, amounts of your income that are free of any federal income tax on your 1040 income tax return for the year.
Is there an additional exemption if my husband is over 65 years of age and we are filing a joint return?
On your US Federal tax return, if you file a joint return, you will each receive one personal exemption. You will not receive an additional exemption for being over 65. However, your standard deduction will be increased and you may qualify for the Credit for the Elderly or Disabled, see Schedule R. Some states allow an extra exemption on your state income tax return. That will depend on your state laws.
Would a student who is a dependent of his parents pay more income tax?
Because he earns more than the standard deduction and doesn't get to claim his own exemption (a deduction for being self supporting, something you'll get once you're on your own).
How much income has to be earned to begin paying taxes?
This depends on your filing status and dependents. It also changes each year as the standard deduction and exemption allowance is adjusted up a little every year. A single person under 65 would get the standard deduction of $6,300 plus $4000 exemption for 2015 tax year. This results in $10,300 for 2015 before you would pay a nickel of income taxes.
