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Lesson 4. Deductions and Tax Computations. OBJECTIVES. Identify the correct standard deduction. Calculate and accurately report itemized deductions on Schedule A. Identify the miscellaneous deductions reported on Schedule A, lines 22 through 22 that are subject to the 2% AGI limitation.
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Lesson 4 Deductions and Tax Computations
OBJECTIVES • Identify the correct standard deduction. • Calculate and accurately report itemized deductions on Schedule A. • Identify the miscellaneous deductions reported on Schedule A, lines 22 through 22 that are subject to the 2% AGI limitation. • Complete the Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet. • Explain the process to calculate and report tax liability.
Intake/Interview Process Form 13614 – Intake and Interview Sheet – Credits Section
Standard Deduction • Based on the following factors: • Filing Status • Dependency Status • Blindness • Age
Taxable Income Computation • Taxable income less than $100,000
Itemized Deductions • Standard Deduction vs Itemized Deductions • When MFS taxpayer must itemize deductions
Medical Expenses • Whose expenses • What expenses • Deductible • Nondeductible • Long-Term Care Premiums • New tax law • Medical standard mileage rate
Taxes • State and Local Income Taxes • Real Estate Tax • Personal Property Tax
Interest • Home Mortgage • Points • Investment
Contributions • Recipient • Deductible • Nondeductible
Miscellaneous Deductions on Schedule A • Expenses subject to the 2% Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limitation vs. expenses not subject to the 2% AGI limitation
Total Itemized Deductions • Work Exercise 6
Taxable Income Computation • Taxable income less than $100,000 • Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet
Quality Review (QR) Form 8158 – Quality Review Checklist Adjustments, Deductions, and Credits Section
Lesson Summary • Standard Deduction or Itemized • Medical Expenses, Taxes, Interest, Contributions, Miscellaneous Deductions • Tax Charts • Qualified Dividends and Capital Gains worksheet
Travel Expenses • Fully reimbursed • Accountable Plan • Adequate records • Form 2106
Deductible Expenses • Away from home • Local travel • Meals • Reimbursable Expenses
Reservists • Temporary Active Duty • More than 100 miles • Form 2106
Other Miscellaneous Deductions • Worn off-duty? • Uniform allowances • Insignia of rank, corps devices, epaulets, aiguillettes, and swords • Professional society dues
Educational Expenses • Qualifications • Deductible Expenses • Education Credits
Business Travel Expenses • Travel Expenses • Deductible Expenses • Car, Meal, Home Leave • How To Report • Form 2106 • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Military/International Summary • Travel Expenses • Uniforms • Professional dues • Education • Home Leave