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Tax Segment I-2 - Homeowner Itemized Deductions

 

In this topic we will cover the the payment of taxes you can deduct. Usually, you are able to deduct income taxes, general sales taxes, real estate taxes, personal property taxes and foreign taxes paid. You will also become aware of which taxes you can deduct and which taxes you cannot. Interest is the amount you pay for the use of borrowed money. In this topic you will learn how to claim interest expenses on your tax return. The types of interest that you can deduct are home mortgage interest, and investment interest.

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Use IRS Publication 514, IRS Publication 936, Publication 530, Form 1040 Instructions (Form 1040 instructions only up to page 98) and Schedule A (1040) instructions to complete this tax topic.

Please note: Form 1040 Instructions (Form 1040 instructions only up to page 98) will be used for the rest of the topics in the initial tax preparer certification course. You will be responsible to answer questions from the Form 1040 instructions booklet (up to page 98) on every topic so read it carefully.

Complete  a Schedule A. Then, fill out Form 1040. 

 
Home mortgage interest $13,000.00                                          
Real Estate Taxes $1,750.00
Personal Property Taxes (2 cars) $895.00 (this is the taxes part of the whole fee)
 

Juan Carlos is not married and has no children or other dependents.

All information is current in the following W-2s, including income and address information.

 

Complete a Schedule A for Nicolai Kerimov (Age 24, 515-24-1550).

Prepare a Federal Form 1040 for Nicolai. Get all basic information from the following W2, including income information.

 

He also has the following payments in 2011.

Home mortgage interest $9,622.00
County Property taxes $1,211.00
Car license tax (Includes only tax portion) $210.00
 

In addition to his earnings he had the following income:

Bank interest $290.00
Unemployment Compensation $545.00

Nicolai is not married and he has no children or other dependents.

Nicolai paid his mortgage interest for his home to:


Melvin R. Smitt
P.O. Box 70875
Eagle River, AK  99577
Social Security Number: 556-57-6811

Remember there is no 1098 issued and that mortgage interest was paid to an individual. 


 

1. Look at the Form 1040 you prepared for Nicolai. What is the amount on

 

1. Look at the Form 1040 you prepared for Juan Carlos. What is the amount on Form 1040, Line 40a?

 

A. $15,996.
B. $16,058.
C. $16,016. 
D. $15,837.

2. Look at the Form 1040 you prepared for Juan Carlos. What is the amount on Form 1040, Line 43?

 

A. $374.
B. $27,713.
C. $8,067. 
D. $0.

 
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