Lewis, who is single, is claimed as a dependent by his parents. He received $2,000 during the year in dividends, which was his only income. What is his standard deduction for 2018?
A) $1,050
B) $2,000
C) $2,350
D) $12,000
A) $1,050
For a dependent, the standard deduction is the greater of earned income plus $350 or $1,050. Dividends are unearned income.
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