11. Since an abandoned spouse is considered to be unmarried with dependents, the standard deduction for head of household can be used. True False 12. The additional standard deduction for age and blindness is the same amount for single as for married taxpayers. True False 13. The basic and additional standard deductions are subject to an annual adjustment for inflation. True False 14. A taxpayer who itemizes his deductions from AGI can claim the property taxes on his personal residence as a uction True False 15. It is possible for an individual taxpayer to claim more than one type of standard deduction. True False 16. Tad claims his 70-year-old mother as a dependent. The mother may not claim an additional standard deduction for her age. True False 17. In 2010, Ed is 66 and single. If he has itemized deductions of S6,200, he should claim the standard deduction alternative True False 18. Jason and Peg are married and file a joint return. Both are over 65 years of age and Jason is blind. Their standard deduction for 2010 is $14,700 (S11,4001,100S1,100$,100). True False not claim the standard deduction. True False for 2010, they should not claim the standard deduction. True False she should claim the standard deduction 19. Derek, age 46, is a surviving spouse. If he has itemized deductions of S11,600 for 2010, Derek should 20. Buddy and Hazel are ages 72 and 71 and file a joint return. If they have itemized deductions of $13,500 21. Clara, age 68, claims head of household filing status. If she has itemized deductions of $9,500 for 2010