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15 February, 11:17

Brian is 60 years old, single, and legally blind. Brian supports his father, who is 88 years old and blind, by paying the rent and other costs of his father's residence. What is the total standard deduction amount that Brian should claim on his 2018 tax return? a. $24,000 b. $19,600 c. $13,600 d. $18,000 e. None of these choices are correct.

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  1. 15 February, 11:30
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    b. $19,600

    Explanation:

    As per US Taxation norms the standard deduction for house rent for the year 2018 = $18,000

    The deduction for legally impaired person is $1,600

    The above details are for the year 2018

    Therefore, total deduction = $18,000 + $1,600

    = $19,600

    The blind deduction can not be doubled as for his father and himself.

    Therefore, total deduction = $19,600

    Correct option is b.
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