The regular standard deduction is available to which one of the following taxpayers?
A)married taxpayer filing a separate return where the other spouse itemizes
B)a person who has only unearned income and is a dependent of another
C)an individual filing a return for a period of less than 12 months because of a change in accounting period
D)an abandoned spouse

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An abandoned spouse is eligible for the regular standard deduction, whereas the other options have restrictions or conditions that disqualify them from taking the standard deduction.

The Regular Standard Deduction Is Available to Which One of the Following