when taking a standard deduction...

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What is the name of your state? rhode island

if taking a standard deduction: am I able to take educational credits for a dependent

or does the standard deduction make it so there is no further credits given?

thank you for your time.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

What is the name of your state? rhode island

if taking a standard deduction: am I able to take educational credits for a dependent

or does the standard deduction make it so there is no further credits given?

thank you for your time.

The educational credit is a separate credit.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf

The standard deduction is in lieu of using Schedule A where you would list out deductible items such as mortgage, real estate taxes, etc.

 

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excellent thank you