Compute the 2018 standard deduction for the following taxpayers. Margie is 15 and claimed as a dependent by her parents. She reports $800 in dividends income and $1,400 in wages from a part-time job. Ruby and Woody are married and file a joint tax return. Ruby is age 66, and Woody is 69. Their taxable retirement income is $10,000. Shonda is age 68 and single. She is claimed by her daughter as a dependent. Her earned income is $500, and her interest income is $125. Frazier, age 55, is married but is filing a separate return. His wife Emma itemizes her deductions.

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  1. Compute the 2018 standard deduction for the following taxpayers.

    1. Margie is 15 and claimed as a dependent by her parents. She reports $800 in dividends income and $1,400 in wages from a part-time job.

    2. Ruby and Woody are married and file a joint tax return. Ruby is age 66, and Woody is 69. Their taxable retirement income is $10,000.

    3. Shonda is age 68 and single. She is claimed by her daughter as a dependent. Her earned income is $500, and her interest income is $125.

    4. Frazier, age 55, is married but is filing a separate return. His wife Emma itemizes her deductions.

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