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On page 3-7 (Section 3-1b, Standard Deduction), the text notesthat individuals are allowed “additional standard deductions” ifthey are age 65 or older or if they are blind. On page 3-8, thetext notes that the amount of a taxpayer’s basic standarddeduction may be limited to the greater of $1,050 or the sum of$350 plus the taxpayer’s earned income if the taxpayer may beclaimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return.

  1. What are the rules for determining if an individual is 65 orolder for purposes of claiming an additional standard deduction onhis or her calendar 2018 return?
  2. What are the rules for determining whether an individual isblind for purposes of claiming an additional standard deduction onhis or her calendar 2018 return?
  3. If an individual can be claimed as a dependent on anotherperson’s return, what reductions, if any, must be made to theamounts of his or her additional standard deductions forbeing age 65 or older or for being blind?

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