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2026 Dependent Standard Deduction Calculator
Estimate the standard deduction for a student, summer worker, or other taxpayer who can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's 2026 return.
Estimated standard deduction$4,650$4,650 base
Inputs
2026 estimate
Dependent base deduction$4,650Greater of $1,350 or earned income + $450, capped at $16,100.
Age/blind additional amount$00 box(es) x $2,050.
Estimated taxable income$400$5,050 gross income minus $4,650 deduction.
What this calculator includes
It applies the 2026 dependent standard deduction rule, the regular standard deduction cap for the selected filing status, and the 2026 additional standard deduction amount for age 65 or blindness.
What it does not decide
It does not decide whether another taxpayer may claim the person as a dependent, whether a joint return is allowed, kiddie-tax liability, credits, state tax, or itemized deductions.