First adopted in 1975, the Federal Rules of Evidence codify the evidence law that applies in United States federal courts.
There are some cases where adjustments should be made to the standard deduction. For example, if you are 65 or older, or if you are blind, the standard deduction increases. To lower your tax burden this year by up to $5,000, consider opening up an IRA (Individual Retirement Account). Mint.com has an IRA wizard that can show you what kind of IRA to open and where to open it. The personal exemption is another deduction to your income that you can take for yourself and for any dependents.
The standard deduction for an individual who can be claimed as a dependent on another person's tax return is generally limited to the greater of: $1,000, or. The individual's earned income for the year plus $350 (but not more than the regular standard deduction amount, generally $6,200).he standard deduction for some taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040) is higher for 2014 than it was for 2013. The amount depends on your filing status. You can use the 2014 Standard Deduction Tables in this chapter to figure your standard deduction.