University of Phoenix Material Understanding Taxes Worksheet Resources: The United Stated Internal Revenue Service at www.IRS.gov Directions Use the links provided for each tax form to answer the corresponding questions in 50- to 150-word responses. Understanding the 1040 Form Visit the 1040A Form at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040a.pdf 1. Compare and contrast the 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms. Which form would a single student use? If the student was married with children which form would most likely be used? The single student could use the 1040EZ form. That form is meant for someone who has an uncomplicated tax return to file. The student who is married should use the 1040A form because they do not …show more content…
5. On what lines are student loan interest deductions and tuition and fees located on the 1040A form? What form is used to help with a student’s tuition and fees? Form 8917 is the form used to help with a student’s tuition and fees. This form is attached to form 1040 or 1040A. On form 1040, it is located on line 22. On form 1040A it is located on line 15. 6. What is a tax credit and tax deduction? Explain. Tax deductions reduce taxable income; their value thus depends on the taxpayer’s marginal tax rate, which rises with income. Tax credits directly reduce a person’s tax liability and hence have the same value for all taxpayers with tax liability at least equal to the credit. In addition, some credits are refundable; they are not limited by the taxpayer’s tax liability. 7. When would a person use third party designees? Someone might do that if they are handicapped, or if they don't understand enough about their return and wouldn't feel comfortable talking to the IRS, etc. or want their son/daughter/parent/attorney/friend/whatever to be able to discuss it with the IRS, or want their accountant to handle all communications for them, etc. Visit the W-2 Wage and Tax Form at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw2.pdf. 8. What is the primary purpose of the W-2 Wage and Tax Forms? The W-2
Open the file Answer sheet, provided by your assessor and answer the following questions. You will need to keep this document open throughout your assignment.
5. In your Section_3 folder, navigate to and open the Example_Check_Register and Example_Bank_Statement, and then answer the questions below.
b. Fill out the Payments, Credits, and Tax section of the 1040EZ form using the following information:
b. Fill out the Payments, Credits, and Tax section of the 1040EZ form using the following information:
With the completed Description of a Student Need Form, include the following evidence (no more than 2 pages combined):
* What are the differences between the following components of taxable income? Provide at least one example of each.
to have timely filed your return - even if it is not received by the IRS.
Paul, age 24, and Jessica, age 22, are married and want to file a joint return.
The issue in this case is that the petitioner is contesting if knew of the tax returns and if she was aware of what the husband was up to. She also wants to file for individual tax returns for the year 1987 and the year 1988. This
c. Do you think it is best to keep track of finances using a check register, a bank statement, or both? Why? (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points)
Payroll Taxes FICA Taxes Payable - OASDI FICA Taxes Payable - HI FUTA Taxes Payable SUTA Taxes Payable
In Section A, please answer the questions with as much detail as possible. Please provide specific examples and share any additional information you may have.
A tax bracket is a range of taxable income that is taxed at a specified tax rate. Because only the income in the particular range is taxed at the specified rate, tax brackets are often referred to as marginal tax brackets or marginal tax rates. The level and width of the brackets depend on the taxpayer’s filing status. The tax rate schedules include seven tax rate brackets. The rates for these brackets are 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%, and 39.6%. In general, the tax brackets are widest for
You need to look up your taxable income on the official IRS tax table, to determine the "tax" amount, and enter than amount on line 10.
The United States tax system is in complete disarray. Republicans and Democrats agree that the current tax code is complex, unfair, and costly. The income tax system is so complex; the IRS publishes 480 tax forms and 280 forms to explain the 480 forms (Armey 1). The main reason the tax system is so complex is because of the special preferences such as deductions and tax credits. Complexity in the current tax system forces Americans to spend 5.4 billion hours complying with the tax code, which is more time than it takes to manufacture every car, truck and van produced in the United States (Armey 1). Time is not the only thing that is lost with the current tax system; Americans also lose