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No. The earned income tax credit is a credit received by some based on their income and lawful dependent children. It is not a deduction of any kind.

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Where do you put property taxes on the tax form if you do not itemize deductions?

Property taxes can be itemized on the schedule A itemized deduction of the 1040, or if your standard deduction would be more than your itemized deduction, the amount can be used to increase your standard deduction amount on your federal income tax return.


When do medical expenses qualify as deduction?

Unreimbursed medical expenses are only deductible in the year that they are paid and only if you are using the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 income tax return and all of your unreimbursed medical expenses that would be the over the limited 7.5 % would end up being a part of your itemized deduction that would be added to all of your other itemized deductions on the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 tax form.


Who is eligible for the earned income tax credit?

If you had miscellaneous income from working for an individual and received a 1099misc form would this income qualify for the earned income credit??


Is fees earned debit or credit?

Fees Earned is an Income and whenever an income increases its credited! So that makes it a credit.


When do medical exspenses qualify as a tax deduction?

Unreimbursed medical expenses are only deductible in the year that they are paid and only if you are using the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 income tax return and all of your unreimbursed medical expenses that would be the over the limited 7.5 % would end up being a part of your itemized deduction that would be added to all of your other itemized deductions on the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 tax form.

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Where do you put property taxes on the tax form if you do not itemize deductions?

Property taxes can be itemized on the schedule A itemized deduction of the 1040, or if your standard deduction would be more than your itemized deduction, the amount can be used to increase your standard deduction amount on your federal income tax return.


Why do people use deduction?

People use deduction to draw logical conclusions from available information. By using deductive reasoning, individuals can make informed decisions and solve problems based on evidence and reasoning. This method helps to arrive at a valid and reliable outcome.


Can itemized deductions on federal tax returns be taken for sales tax paid by Florida residents?

Yes. As an itemized deduction, you can claim either your state income tax withholding or claim a deduction for sales taxes paid. In states such as Florida which have no income tax, obviously your only option is to take a sales tax deduction. See the link below.


Do gambling losses reduce gross income?

No. But gambling losses up to the amount of taxable gambling wins can be taken as an itemized deduction.


Added 2200 to your medical expense deduction and refund did not increase?

The 2200 amount that was added as a medical expense deduction on the schedule A itemized deduction of the 1040 federal income tax return did NOT INCREASE your itemized deductions amount enough to reduce your taxable income amount on page 2 line 43 of the 2009 1040 income tax return. So it did not reduce your income tax liability amount that is on page 2 line 44 and that would be the reason that you did not have any INCREASE in your refund amount.


You only received unemployment for 2009 will you be eligible for earned income credit?

Unemployment benefits are not "earned income", so you should not be eligible for earned income credit.


What must you subtract to calculate income before taxes?

Add all of your total worldwide income together on your 1040 income tax return. Then if you have any adjustments to income you subtract that amount from your total income to arrive at your adjusted gross income on your 1040 federal income tax return. From your AGI you would then subtract your standard deduction amount or if you use the schedule A itemized deduction form of the 1040 tax form the itemized deduction amount whichever amount would reduce your taxable income the most. After doing that you have determined your taxable income amount that you will use to determine your federal income tax liability amount on.


When do medical expenses qualify as deduction?

Unreimbursed medical expenses are only deductible in the year that they are paid and only if you are using the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 income tax return and all of your unreimbursed medical expenses that would be the over the limited 7.5 % would end up being a part of your itemized deduction that would be added to all of your other itemized deductions on the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 tax form.


Who is eligible for the earned income tax credit?

If you had miscellaneous income from working for an individual and received a 1099misc form would this income qualify for the earned income credit??


Is fees earned debit or credit?

Fees Earned is an Income and whenever an income increases its credited! So that makes it a credit.


Is earned income credit a refundable credit?

Yes it is.


When do medical exspenses qualify as a tax deduction?

Unreimbursed medical expenses are only deductible in the year that they are paid and only if you are using the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 income tax return and all of your unreimbursed medical expenses that would be the over the limited 7.5 % would end up being a part of your itemized deduction that would be added to all of your other itemized deductions on the schedule A itemized deductions of the 1040 tax form.