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Is there a deduction for tax-deferred retirement plan on Form 1040?
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Yes there is. It usually is placed in on the standard 1040 in line #32. "IRA deduction" be sure to read page 31 of the instructions if you are taking this deduction because not everything is always deductible. If you have exceeded the maximum contribution, that amount would not be deductible. In addition, ROTH IRA contributions are not tax deductible either.
There is also a credit if your income falls below a certain threshold and you have contributed to an IRA account. It is found on the standard 1040 line 50 and requires that form 8880 be filed along with the line on 1040 to receive the credit. The income limits for the credit are $27,750 - Single, 41,625 - Head of Household and 55,500 - Married filing jointly.
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What tax form would you use for church donations?
Put your donation on SCHEDULE A (Form 1040) on line 16, this is your Itemized Deduction form.
Is a claimed dependent an exemption or a deduction?
Both. A taxpayer (the person who can claim the dependent) claims exemptions for themselves and their dependents. Each exemption qualifies them for a deduction. The amount changes each year ($3,700 per exemption for 2011) and a person will multiply the number of exemptions on Form 1040 line 6 by the amount for their total deduction on Form 1040 line 42. The deduction for exemptions reduces their taxable income.
What can I use the tax 1040 form for?
The tax 1040 form is the form you receive from your employer that shows how much gross income you made the previous as well as the amount of taxes, retirement, etc you had taken out.
How do you claim this deduction on your taxes?
THIS DEDUCTION ON YOUR TAXES will have to entered on the correct form or line of your 1040 federal income tax return before your income tax return can be completed correctly.
Will a consumer be able to use VAT he has paid as a Federal Income tax deduction?
Not on the IRS federal 1040 income tax form.
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.
How is retirement pay reported to IRS?
Your employer send both you and the IRS copies of Form 1099-R. You then report the amount on line 16 of Form 1040.
I received a refund from my state taxes in 2009. Do I need to report this refund on my federal tax for 2010?
You do if you claimed your state income tax as a deduction last year. This is line 10 on form 1040 If you took the standard deduction, you don't.
What form does a college student with children need to take standard deduction or itemize?
Schedule A is Itemized Deductions. If you're able to itemize, you must file Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return), often called the 'long form'. If you're taking the standard deduction, you probably can file either Form 1040 or Form 1040A (often called the 'short form'), depending on other income, adjustments, etc. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/taxtopics for Topic 501 (Should I Itemize?).
Who should claim the tuition expenses for a 17-year-old who is filing Single and being claimed as a dependent on the parents' tax return?
If your parents are claiming you as a dependent, then they're the only ones who can claim a deduction for tuition expenses. If they don't claim that deduction, then neither you nor anyone else can claim it because of your status as a dependent claimed on someone else's return.There are two options for deducting tuition expenses, and the person claiming the deduction should choose the one that gives the lower tax. One, Form 8917 (Tuition and Fees Deduction) is attached to your tax return (1040 or 1040A). The deduction on line 6 of Form 8917 is then entered on line 19 of the Adjusted Gross Income Section of 1040/1040A. Two, Form 8863 (Education Credits Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits) is attached to your return. The deduction is then entered on line 31 of 1040A or line 49 of 1040.
What Is A 1040A Tax Form?
Filing taxes is not as simple as reporting income. There are several forms that people need to know about before filing taxes. The most common tax forms come from the 1040 series. A 1040 form is your base form for filing taxes. It is commonly used to report primary income from your job. One of the most common forms is the 1040A. This is the form that will primarily be used by people who work one job and earn less than $100,000. A 1040A is basically a simplified version of the 1040 form. If you have one income and plan to take the standard deduction, you will likely use this form. If you have a 1040A form, you are likely only reporting your primary wages, which could include tips. You can also add income from capital gains, interest, retirement funds, grants, or unemployment income. The key difference between the 1040A and a regular 1040 is that those filing a 1040A will not be claiming itemized deductions. Instead, they will use the standard deduction. People filing the 1040A can still claim several tax credits, but they will still take the standard deduction. One major credit people use on the 1040A form is the student loan interest deduction. This form should not be used by anyone that is self employed. In addition, those with a home office would be advised to use the 1040 form. If you have dependents, you can still use the 1040A form. The same restrictions apply. Your income must be below $100,000 and your must take the standard deduction for your dependents. If you feel you may benefit from itemized deductions, you should use the regular 1040 form. The key thing to remember about the 1040A form is that is designed to simplify taxes for the average person. Before requesting a 1040A form, evaluate your tax situation. If you meet the income requirements and have little or no deductions, the 1040A form is probably best for you. It is simple enough to fill out where you can save money by not hiring an account to fill out your taxes. As with any tax form, make sure you read all of the instructions.
Are payments made to the IRS while working as an independent contractor counted as a deduction when filing taxes?
No. They are counted as "estimated tax payments" which is line 63 on tax form 1040.
