Morgan is 16 years old and works throughout the year at a local pizza place. This year, she made $4,890 at the pizza place and received $450 in interest income from her savings account. Assume Morgan's parents claim her as a dependent on their tax return. What is Morgan's standard deduction for the year? Enter your answer as a whole number. Omit dollar signs.

Morgan is 16 years old and works throughout the year at a local pizza place. This year, she made $4,890 at the pizza place and received $450 in interest income from her savings account. Assume Morgan's parents claim her as a dependent on their tax return. What is Morgan's standard deduction for the year? Enter your answer as a whole number. Omit dollar signs.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter8: Taxation Of Individuals

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