Cesare Is 16 Years Old and Works Throughout the Year

question 47

Essay

Cesare is 16 years old and works throughout the year at a local coffee shop. This year, he made $9,200 at the coffee shop and earned $2,000 in interest income from his savings account. Assume that Cesare is claimed as a dependent on his parents' tax return. What is Cesare's standard deduction for the year?

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