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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Standard deduction is slightly different than an exemption. You're deducting a set amount (instead of itemizing it, which only makes sense to do if the total is more than the standard deduction, which it won't be for most professions).

An ~~exception~~ exemption would be removing a portion of the taxable income before it is taxed.

Pretty similar outcome for most people, but still an important distinction.

Edit: fixed autocorrect error