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Use IRS Publication 17 pages 142-146, 2007 instructions for Schedule A & B (Form 1040) and California 540A / 540 Booklet for this topic.
Complete a Schedule A. Then, fill out Form 1040.
Use the following expenses:
 | Home mortgage interest $13,000.00 |
| Real Estate Taxes $1,750.00 |
| Personal Property Tax (2 cars) $895.00 (this is the tax part of the whole fee) |
John is not married and has no children or other dependents.
Use W2's that are included; all information is current. Also use W2's that are included for state and local taxes.
To figure out the General sales taxes deduction on line 5 of Schedule A (Form 1040), you may need to look up the the sales tax amount here in the 2007 instructions for Schedule A & B (Form 1040).
Complete a California Schedule CA. Then, fill out Form 540.
Option 1: Complete Quiz online.
Instructions to submit quiz successfully: Step-by-Step check list
When prompted for your name, please enter your CTEC or Preparer Number (if you have a number) with your name as follows: First, last name, Number (e.g. John Smith A012345 / John Smith P012345)
Option 2: Complete and mail answer sheet.
If you choose not to complete the quiz by pressing "Start quiz" above, you can print questions and answer sheet to mail to us. If you complete the online quiz, the advantage is that you get an automatic score as apposed to waiting for a response on a manually graded quiz. You can also print the questions and answer sheet and after you answered the questions on paper submit it online by choosing "Start Quiz" above. Please don't sent answer sheet by certified mail.
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Please Note: You must also complete the tax return for this assignment. If you turn in incomplete work, such as purposely not answering the questions regarding the return you prepared, you will not be given credit for the topic.
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