Agi self employed - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A tax returner or claim for refund requiring a paid tax return preparer to determine eligibility for EITC, CTC/ODC/ ACTC, AOTC, and the head of household filling status may be subject to a maximum penalty, totaling what amount for failure to meet due diligence requirements if all four are claimed on a single tax return? - ANSWERa,$2,120 the deduction for state and local income taxes is limited to what amount? - ANSWER-a. $10,000 ($5,000 if MFS). A married couple who materially participate ...

T/F 1. Expenditures for a weight reduction program are deductible if recommended by a physician to treat a specific medical condition such as hypertension caused by excess weight. - ANSWER t T/F Cosmetic surgery is not deductible unless such surgery is necessary to correct a deformity arising from a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease. - ANSWER true T/F 3. Expenditures incurred in removing structural barriers in t...

ANDRE A SINGLE TAXPAYER WHOSE AGI IS $270,000 MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLAIM THE FULL BENEFITS OF SOME COMMON ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS - correct answer TRUE SELF EMPLOYED MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUM IS CLAIMED ON - correct answer SCHEDULE 1 SELF EMPLOYED INCOME IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE - correct answer C STUDENT LOAN INTEREST IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE 1 - correct answer SELF EMPLOYED INCOME IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE C AND CARRIES TO - correct answer SCHEDULE 1 MILITARY RESERVE BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPE...

It has been suggested that tax policy favors deductions for AGI compared to itemized deductions. Describe two ways in which deductions for AGI are treated more favorably than itemized deductions. - Correct Answer Itemized deductions must exceed the standard deduction before taxpayers receive any tax benefit from the deductions (this is equivalent to an overall floor limit). In contrast, business deductions that are deductible for AGI (above the line) reduce taxable income without being subject t...

qualified dividend income - ANS Income not considered ordinary income NOT accurate regarding the deduction for qualified education loan interest - ANS The full amount of interest paid on qualified educational loans is deductible. False - ANS Taxpayers may deduct both state and local income taxes and state and local sales taxes as itemized deductions. common medical expenses - ANS For mortgages obtained after 2017, MFJ homeowners may deduct interes...

Clem is married and is a skilled carpenter. Clem's wife, Wanda, works part-time as a substitute grade school teacher. Determine the amount of Clem's expenses that are deductible for AGI this year. Clem is self-employed and this year he incurred $615 in expenses for tools and supplies related to his job. Since neither were covered by a qualified health plan, Wanda paid health insurance premiums of $5,790 to provide coverage for herself and Clem (not through an exchange). - ANSWER 6,405 ...

H&R Block Ch. 1&2Wage Compensation, usually financial, received by workers in exchange for their work. Adjusted gross income (AGI) Equals gross income, less reductions that are allowable, regardless of whether personal deductions are itemized. Credits Reductions of tax liablility allowed for various purposes to tax payers who meet the qualifications. Some are refundable some are non-refundable. Some credits may be carried to different years. Refundable credits Credits wh...

Tax Preparer Final Exam Review - Questions and Answers Which form is used to report the sale of a business asset? Form 4797 (17.10) What special treatment is available to self-employed taxpayers with regard to health insurance premiums they pay? They may deduct their premiums as an adjustment to income, if they qualify. (17.17) Carol has a home office. When she is not using the office, she lets her children play video games on an old television she keeps there. Can Carol deduct home-office expe...

Clem is married and is a skilled carpenter. Clem's wife, Wanda, works part-time as a substitute grade school teacher. Determine the amount of Clem's expenses that are deductible for AGI this year. Clem is self-employed and this year he incurred $615 in expenses for tools and supplies related to his job. Since neither were covered by a qualified health plan, Wanda paid health insurance premiums of $5,790 to provide coverage for herself and Clem (not through an exchange). - ANSWER 6,4...

Standard Deduction AGI is reduced by greater of Standard Deduction or Itemized Deduction Based on filing status and calendar year of filing Taxpayer 65 and older can take an additional deduction, another deduction available to those who are blind Itemized Deductions AGI is reduced by greater of Standard Deduction or Itemized Deduction Reported on Schedule A of 1040 Expenses must be ordinary and necessary Timing of deductions depend on accounting method (accrual vs. cash b...