Mary(58) comes into your office to have her tax return prepared. She states that she wants to use the head of household filing status and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She also tells you that her dependent child is her granddaughter, Julie (12), who currently lives with her. You as a paid tax preparer, all of the following are appropriate questions to ask or actions to take EXCEPT:    1). Ask Mary how long Julie has lived with her and inquire into the whereabouts of Julie's parents.  2). Ask Mary who paid most of the expenses of maintaining her home.  3). Inform Mary that she must show you documentation proving Julie lived with her before you can prepare the return. 4) Inquire as to whether anyone else can possibly claim Julie as a dependent.

Question 31 of 50. Review the following scenario, then choose the appropriate response describing steps a paid tax preparer must take to demonstrate due diligence. Charlie (21) comes in to your office to have his tax return prepared. He states that he is a full-tim college student with income from a part-time job, and his parents will not claim him as a dependent. He wants to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). Which of the following describes an appropriate question to ask or action to take ooo Ask him if he has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense or had his driver's license revoked. Inform him that he may be assessed a penalty of $545 if he fails to provide all the information required. Inform him he must provide copies of all transcripts before you can prepare his retum. Request a copy of his Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement, and inquire into when and how his education and other were paid. Mark for follow up Question 32 of 50. Tee of these pro ambing systems.…

I need help with B and C please.  Determine the amount of the child tax credit in each of the following cases: B) a single parent with modified AGI of $79,400 and three children ages 7, 9, and 12.  C) a married couple, filing jointly, with modified AGI of $409,333 and two children age 14 and 16.

Linda and her sister Hannah own a bed and breakfast hotel in Maine in which they provide maid services and breakfast to their tenants. Which of the following is true regarding the tax return that Linda must file. Select one: a. She must file Schedule C b. She must file Schedule E C. She must file Schedule C and E d. None of the above

Beth R. Jordan lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a tax accountant with Mesa Manufacturing Company, 1203 Western Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85201 (employer identification number 11-1111111). She also writes computer software programs for tax practitioners and has a part-time tax practice. Beth is single and has no dependents. Beths birthday is July 4, 1972, and her Social Security number is 123-45-6785. She wants to contribute 3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. The following information is shown on Beths Wage and Tax Statement (Form W2) for 2018. The following information is shown on Beths Wage and Tax Statement (Form W2) for 2018. During the year, Beth received interest of 1,300 from Arizona Federal Savings and Loan and 400 from Arizona State Bank. Each financial institution reported the interest income on a Form 1099INT. She received qualified dividends of 800 from Blue Corporation, 750 from Green Corporation, and 650 from Orange Corporation. Each corporation reported Beths dividend payments on a Form 1099DIV. Beth received a 1,100 income tax refund from the state of Arizona on April 29, 2018. On her 2017 Federal income tax return, she reported total itemized deductions of 8,200, which included 2,200 of state income tax withheld by her employer. Fees earned from her part-time tax practice in 2018 totaled 3,800. She paid 600 to have the tax returns processed by a computerized tax return service. On February 8, 2018, Beth bought 500 shares of Gray Corporation common stock for 17.60 a share. On September 12, 2018, Beth sold the stock for 14 a share. On January 2, 2018, Beth acquired 100 shares of Blue Corporation common stock for 30 a share. She sold the stock on December 19, 2018, for 55 a share. Both stock transactions were reported to Beth on Form 1099B; basis was not reported to the IRS. Beth bought a used sport utility vehicle for 6,000 on June 5, 2018. She purchased the vehicle from her brother-in-law, who was unemployed and was in need of cash. On November 2, 2018, she sold the vehicle to a friend for 6,500. During the year, Beth records revenues of 16,000 from the sale of a software program she developed. Beth incurred the following expenses in connection with her software development business. Beth elected to expense the maximum portion of the cost of the computer, printer, and furniture allowed under the provisions of 179. These items were placed in service on January 15, 2018, and used 100% in her business. Although her employer suggested that Beth attend a convention on current developments in corporate taxation, Beth was not reimbursed for the travel expenses of 1,420 she incurred in attending the convention. The 1,420 included 200 for the cost of meals. During the year, Beth paid 300 for prescription medicines and 2,875 for doctor bills and hospital bills. Medical insurance premiums were paid for her by her employer. Beth paid real property taxes of 1,766 on her home. Interest on her home mortgage (Valley National Bank) was 3,845, and interest to credit card companies was 320. Beth contributed 2,080 to various qualifying charities during the year. Professional dues and subscriptions totaled 350. Beth paid estimated taxes of 1,000. Part 1Tax Computation Compute the net tax payable or refund due for Beth R. Jordan for 2018. If you use tax forms for your solution, you will need Form 1040 (and its Schedules 1, 4, 5, B, C, D, and SE) and Forms 4562 and 8949. Suggested software: ProConnect Tax Online Part 2Tax Planning Beth is anticipating significant changes in her life in 2019, and she has asked you to estimate her taxable income and tax liability for 2019. Beth just received word that she has been qualified to adopt a two-year-old daughter. Beth expects that the adoption will be finalized in 2019 and that she will incur approximately 2,000 of adoption expenses. In addition, she expects to incur approximately 3,500 of child and dependent care expenses relating to the care of her new daughter, which will enable her to keep her job at Mesa Manufacturing Company. However, with the additional demands on her time because of her daughter, she has decided to discontinue her two part-time jobs (i.e., the part-time tax practice and her software business), and she will cease making estimated income tax payments. Beth expects her interest income to increase from 1,700 to 2,050. In your computations, assume that all other 2019 income and expenses will be the same as 2018 amounts.

As a tax return preparer for The Fernando Rodriguez Tax & Accounting Service, you have been asked to calculate the missing information for one of the firm's tax clients. The following table gives the standard deduction for various filing statuses. Standard Deductions Single or married filing separately $12,000 Married filing jointly or surviving spouse $24,000 Head of household $18,000 65 or older and/or blind and/or someone else can claim you (or your spouse if filing jointly) as a dependent: Varies (See www.irs.gov for information.) Using the standard deduction table above, complete the following table (in $). Name Filing Status Warfield single S Income Adjustments to Adjusted Gross Income Income Standard Deduction Itemized Deductions $3,340 $55,560 Select-✔ $14,150 When finding your client's taxable income, which deduction did you use? O standard deduction itemized deductions LA S Taxable Income

In connection with the application of the kiddie tax, comment on the following:   The child has only earned income.   The child has a modest amount of unearned income.   The child is age 20, is not a student, and is not disabled.   The child is married.   Effect of the parental election.   The result is when the parental election is made and the married parents file separate returns. show answers with explanation

Richard Cook Directions Using the tax software, complete the tax return, including Form 1040 and all appropriate forms, schedules, or worksheets. Answer the questions following the scenario. Note: When entering Social Security numbers (SSNs) or Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), replace the Xs as directed, or with any four digits of your choice. Interview Notes • Richard is age 39 and was widowed in 2017. He has a daughter, Isabella, age 5. • Richard provided the entire cost of maintaining the household and over half of the support for Isabella. In order to work, he pays childcare expenses to Busy Bee Daycare. • Richard declined to receive advance child tax credit payments in 2021. • Richard’s earned income in 2019 was $19,000. • Richard and Isabella are U.S. citizens and lived in the United States all year in 2021. • Richard received the third Economic Impact Payment (EIP3) in the amount of $2,800 in 2021. 33. Richard does not qualify to claim a retirement savings contribution…

In connection with the application of the kiddie tax, comment on the following. A. The child has only earned income . B. The child has a modest amount of unearned income. C. The child is age 20, is not a student, and is not disabled. D. The child is married E. Effect of the parental election. F. The result when the parental election is made and the married parents file separate returns.

85. Which of the following tax return preparers must file federal income tax returns electronically? (Search Chapter 8) O a. Bob, who provides tax assistance under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program O b. Ellen, who prepares a return of the employer by whom she is employed O c. Peter, a tax return preparer who expects to file 20 individual income tax returns Od. Lynn, who prepares 20 tax returns as a fiduciary