Stephanie is a twelve-year-old who often assists neighbors on weekends by babysitting their children. Calculate the 2013 standard deduction Stephanie will claim under the following independent circumstances (assume that Stephanie's parents will claim her as a dependent). a. Stephanie reported $850 of earnings from her babysitting. Standard deduction: b. Stephanie reported $1,500 of earnings from her babysitting. Standard deduction:

c. Stephanie reported $6,200 of earnings from her babysitting.

a) $1,200

b) $1,850

c) $6,200

Explanation:

First, we are to determine Stephanie's claims based on different circumstances using the 2013 standard deduction

a) Reported $850 earnings from babysitting - claim 1,200

For 2013, the minimum standard deduction is $1,000, hence Stephanie is able to claim the greater of the following two: The minimum standard deduction of $1,000 or her earned income of $850 + $350 which is $1,200. Stephanie can claim $1,200

b) Reported $1500 - Claim $1,850

For 2013, the minimum standard deduction is $1,000, hence Stephanie is able to claim the greater of the following two: The minimum standard deduction of $1,000 or her earned income of $1500 + $350 which is $1,850. Stephanie can claim $1,850

c) reported $6,200 - Claim $6,200

For 2013, the minimum standard deduction is $1,000, hence Stephanie is able to claim the greater of the following two: The minimum standard deduction of $1,000 or her earned income of $6200 + $350 which is $6,550. However, she can only claim $6,200 because as a 2013 the maximum standard deduction for a single person which is her filing status is $6,200