Which, If Any, of the Statements Regarding the Standard Deduction

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the statements regarding the standard deduction is correct?

• A)Some taxpayers may qualify for two types of standard deductions.
• B)Not available to taxpayers who choose to deduct their personal and dependency exemptions.
• C)Not available to taxpayers who choose to claim their deduction for AGI.
• D)The basic standard deduction is indexed for inflation but the additional standard deduction is not.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Import or Export

The practice of buying goods or services from foreign suppliers (importing) or selling goods or services to foreign buyers (exporting).

World Price

The cost of a product or service in the international marketplace, dictated by supply and demand across the globe.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually due to market prices.