Depends on if your an employee or independent contractor.
Schedule C if your independent...this is essentially an important 9and beneficial) form where you make a profit & loss statement for your business (that is, you business of being a mechanic...getting to expense the amounts you spent to make the income your reporting). If your an employee, you should use Line 20 of Schedule A. However, expenses here are subject to the 2% floor...that is they must exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income, which is shown on line 38 of the Form 1040. Realistically, if you use any of the tax prep softwares...well worth the $20 or so they cost, it will ask you the questions and do it all, even suggest the best way, for you.
Sure. If you itemize you can claim your full property taxes. And this is new for 2008: If you don't itemize, you can claim $500 of property taxes ($1000 if married filing jointly). See the instructions for line 40 of 2008 Form 1040.
Starting in 2009, the Hope Credit is now the American Opportunity Tax Credit. You can claim it by filing Form 8863 and attached to Form 1040.
If you paid mortgage interest of 600 or more in a year, your lender is required to send you a Form 1098. You should include this form when filing your taxes to claim the mortgage interest deduction.
You may need a 1098-T form for taxes if you paid for qualified education expenses during the tax year. This form can help you claim education-related tax benefits.
To maximize your withholding on your W4 form, you should claim fewer allowances or dependents. This will result in more taxes being withheld from your paycheck.
To claim your child as a dependent on your taxes, you need to fill out the IRS Form 1040 or 1040A. You will need to provide your child's Social Security number, relationship to you, and information about their residency and financial support. Make sure to follow the instructions on the form carefully and provide accurate information to claim your child as a dependent successfully.
To file a 1098-T form for your taxes, you need to obtain this form from your educational institution. The form shows the amount of tuition you paid and any scholarships or grants you received. You will need to include this information when filing your taxes to claim education-related tax benefits.
To claim the Earned Income Credit on your taxes using IRS Form 8332, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the credit and provide the necessary information on the form. This includes details about your earned income, filing status, and any qualifying children you may have. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions on the form and submit it along with your tax return to claim the credit.
To claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your taxes, you need to fill out the Form 1040 or 1040-SR and include the amount of any stimulus payments you received in 2020. If you didn't receive the full amount, you may be eligible for the credit. Be sure to follow the instructions on the form carefully and provide all necessary information to claim the credit.
You can enter child care expenses on your taxes by filling out Form 2441 and attaching it to your Form 1040. This form allows you to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit for qualifying expenses related to child care.
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.
If it is income, in the form of forgiven loan or as a payment, then yes. If it is a gift, then no.