Brian Is 60 Years Old, Single, and Legally Blind

question 42

Multiple Choice

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)$18,000
• B)$24,000
• C)$19,600
• D)$13,600
• E)None of the above

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