§ 59-10-104.1. Exemption from taxation.

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "Modified adjusted gross income" means the amount calculated by: (i) adding the individual's adjusted gross income on the individual's federal individual income tax return for the taxable year and any additions required by Section 59-10-114 for the taxable year; and (ii) subtracting from the amount calculated in accordance with Subsection (1)(a)(i), any subtractions required by Section 59-10-114 for the taxable year. (b) "Personal exemptions" means the total exemption amount an individual is allowed to claim for the taxable year under Section 151, Internal Revenue Code, for: (i) the individual; (ii) the individual's spouse; and (iii) the individual's dependents. (c) "Standard deduction": (i) means the standard deduction an individual is allowed to claim for the taxable year under Section 63, Internal Revenue Code; and (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (1)(c)(i), does not include an additional amount allowed under Section 63(f), Internal Revenue Code, for an individual or an individual's spouse who is: (A) blind; or (B) 65 years of age or older. (2) An individual is exempt from a tax imposed by Section 59-10-104 or 59-10-116 if the individual's modified adjusted gross income is less than or equal to the sum of the individual's: (a) personal exemptions for that taxable year; and (b) standard deduction for that taxable year.