The standard deduction in 2017 for a taxpayer, 67 and not blind, filing head of

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The standard deduction in 2017 for a taxpayer, 67 and not blind, filing head of household is:

rev: 02_22_2018_QC_CS-119374

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$9,350.

$10,900.

$10,850.

$9,300.

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What is the total amount of personal exemptions a taxpayer and spouse can claim for 2017?

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$9,300.

$4,050.

$12,600.

$8,100.

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A taxpayer is married with a qualifying child (dependent), but she has been living separate from her spouse for the last five months of the year. However, she paid for more than half of the cost of keeping up the household. Her spouse does not want to file jointly. What filing status must she use when filing her tax return? She wants to obtain the maximum legal benefit.

Multiple Choice

Single.

Head of Household.

Married Filing Separately.

Qualifying Widow(er).

Explanation / Answer

1 The standard deduction in 2017 for a taxpayer, 67 and not blind = 9350+1550= $10900 2 Total amount of personal exemptions a taxpayer and spouse can claim for 2017 = 4050*2 = $8100 3 Head of Household will provide the maximum legal benefit.

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