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Frieda is 67 years old and deaf. If Frieda files as a head of household, what amount of standard deduction can she claim in 2015?

A. $10,800.

B. $9,250.

C. $10,300.

D. $12,600.

E. $1,550.

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Final answer:

Frieda, being 67 and deaf, qualifies for an additional deduction on top of the standard head of household deduction in 2015. However, the exact value cannot be determined as the additional amounts have not been provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question at hand is regarding the standard deduction Frieda can claim if she files as head of household in the year 2015. Since Frieda is 67 and deaf, she qualifies for an additional standard deduction for the elderly or the blind. For the year 2015, the standard deduction for a head of household was $9,250.

However, as a senior who is also deaf, Frieda would be entitled to an additional standard deduction which is typically added on top of the base amount for head of household filers. As the specifics of the additional deductions for age and blindness can change and the question does not provide the exact amount, the exact standard deduction value cannot be determined with this information alone.

The correct answer from the provided choices, if accurate to 2015 tax laws, would typically be higher than the base amount for head of household due to the additional standard deduction for age/blindness.

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