Practical training, such as completing an internship in a pharmacy, is also often required as part of training for employment as a pharmacy technician. Many employers favor pharmacy technicians to be certified with a national or local pharmacy board, such as by passing a standard exam and/or paying a fee.
In 2014, the amount you can deduct (called an exemption) for a dependent on your tax return is $3,950. This amount usually increases each year. If you have two dependents, you can deduct $3,950 per dependent, for a total deduction of $7,900. If you have three dependents, the total deduction is $11,850, and so on.
A standard deduction for most taxpayers is a set dollar amount based on the taxpayerâs filing status. increased standard deduction is available to taxpayers who are 65 or older or blind. the standard deduction for taxpayers who can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return. Volunteer Resource Guide, Deductions tab, includes references for calculating the standard deduction.