Standard Deduction and Filing Requirements. (Obj. 6) For each of the following individuals, determine (1) the amount of their total standard deduction and (2) the maximum amount of gross income each can have before having to file an income tax return for 2014.

Steve is 36 years old. His filing status is single and has 20/20 vision.

Maggie is a 70 years old widow. Her son claims her as a dependent. Maggie is permanently blind. Her gross income includes investment income, but no earned income.

Same as in Part b., except that Maggie is not claimed a dependent on her son's return.

Jeannie and Tom file a joint tax return. Jennie turned 65 on January 1, 2015; Tom turned 69on March 8, 2015. Neither have any vision problems.

e) Sally files a separate tax return from her husband. She is 40 years old and blind.

f) Joes wife died in 2014. Joe is 70 years old and has good eyesight. At the time of her death, Joe's wife was 60 and had good eyesight. Joe does not itemize.