Lewis, Who Is Single, Is Claimed as a Dependent by His

question 966

Multiple Choice

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) $12,000
• D) $2,350

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