by Angie | Jan 18, 2023 | Itemize, Standard
To simplify this question, first, you need to know what is the standard deduction for your situation? The 2022 Standard Deduction for Single or Married filing separately is $12,950, for Married filing jointly orQualifying surviving spouse is $25,900, and Head of...
by Angie | Jun 7, 2022 | 1040, Dependent, Taxes
The finish line is finally here…. Line 29 is for the American Opportunity Credit. This is an education credit that can be taken for students in college. It helps reduce the amount of taxes owed or may even increase your refund. You will need to fill out Form 8863,...
by Angie | Apr 28, 2022 | Child, Dependent, Taxes
If you have children or dependents, then you will want to fill out Schedule 8812. This is 3 pages of math equations that seem to wind in so many paths just to give you an amount to enter on your 1040. I can’t even imagine how they came up with this. Someone at the IRS...
by Angie | Apr 19, 2022 | Distribution, Taxes
Now we get to figure out how much tax is due (line 16). I know…exciting right!? Use the tax table in the instruction handbook to locate the line with the amount entered on line 15 on your 1040. Then navigate to the column based on how you are filing (single, married,...
by Angie | Apr 16, 2022 | Itemize, Taxes
Now we come to the part where you must decide if you should take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions. Are you looking at the previous statement like a deer in headlights because you’re not quite sure what a deduction is? It’s ok. I got you. Basically, a...
