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4491-32 Concluding the Interview v11.0 VO.pptx. Concluding the Interview. Pub 4012 Tabs 12. PAPER WORK. Print return Review return with taxpayer Line-by-line 1040 Highlight any carryovers or “issues” Assemble packet for taxpayer Form 8879 must be signed - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Concluding the Interview Pub 4012 Tabs 12 4491-32 Concluding the Interview v11.0 VO.pptx 12/29/2011 1 Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0
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Concluding the Interview

Concluding the InterviewPub 4012 Tabs 124491-32 Concluding the Interview v11.0 VO.pptx12/29/20111Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

Notes/Handouts1/6/2012NJ Training TY 200811PAPER WORKPrint returnReview return with taxpayerLine-by-line 1040Highlight any carryovers or issuesAssemble packet for taxpayerForm 8879 must be signedIf joint return, both taxpayers must signIf need to send paper document to IRS (e.g. Power of Attorney, Form 8332, etc.) use form 8453 (goes to ERO for transmittal to IRS)12/29/20112Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

2THE LAST WORDExplain what will happen next Site responsibility Taxpayers responsibilityAsk taxpayer if any questionsRemind should bring entire envelope next year; put 2011 docs in envelope as receivedAsk taxpayer to thank site, tell friendsThank taxpayer for coming12/29/20113Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

3FINAL STEPSFile site copies as per site policyComplete site log or use other means, as directed by your Coordinator, to report your activity12/29/20114Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

4POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)Required if other than TP signing returnMust include authority re tax returnsNormally does not survive death of TPClick on Add Forms; select 2848 (POA)Check box at top, using this form (will blue check Form 8453 to show 2848 attached)Fill in red lines on 2848, Part II, Declaration Copy of POA to be attached to 8453(s)12/29/20115Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

5REVIEW QUIZ #1Pub 4012: Tab CFrances has never married, but provided >50% of the support for her elderly cousin, Rita, who had no gross income and who lived with Frances all year.Can Frances claim Rita as a dependent?

YES as a Qualifying Relative Dependent12/29/20116Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #1, contdPub 4012: Tab BWhat filing status is best for Frances?

SINGLE (cousins dont count as a relative for Head of Household status)12/29/20117Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #2Pub 4012: Tab CBrenda, 63, widowed 2001, owns home.Her son, Brian, age 30 and permanently disabled, lived with her all year.She provided over half his support.Can Brenda claim Brian as a dependent?

YES12/29/20118Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #2, contdPub 4012: Tab GIs Brenda eligible to claim the child tax credit?

NO. Brian is over 1612/29/20119Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #2, contdPub 4012: Tab GBrenda paid a neighbor to care for Brian while she worked part-time.Brendas annual income was $20,000.Brian had income of $4,000.Is Brenda eligible to claim Child and Dependent Care credit?

YES12/29/201110Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #2, contdPub 4012: Tab GIs Brenda eligible for the Earned Income Credit?

YES12/29/201111Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #3Pub 4012: Tab BDick & Kay, both single, lived together all year. Their baby & Kays two sons, 10 and 15, lived with them.Per Kays 2000 divorce decree, ex claims dependent exemption for older son.Dick earned $28K, paid all rent/utilities and half the food. Kay earned $10KWhat filing status can Dick & Kay each use?12/29/201112Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #3 ANSWERSDickHEAD OF HOUSEHOLD or SINGLE

KaySINGLE12/29/201113Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #3, contdPub 4012: Tab CWith Dick filing Head of Household and Kay filing Single, what dependents can each claim?Dick: BABYKay: SON, 10 (since Kay must file, son cant qualify for Dick)12/29/201114Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #3, contdPub 4012: Tab GOn the days she worked, Kay paid son, 15, $100/mo to watch brother, 10, after school and ABC Daycare $800 for baby.Who can claim child care credit?

NO-ONEBaby not Kays dependentElder son, dependent of ex and 6 months with a Qualifying Child or a Qualifying Relative DependentDependent must be a relative (not just because s/he resided the entire year with the taxpayer)12/29/201119Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0

REVIEW QUIZ #5Where is 1099-MISC, Box 7, Nonemployee compensation, reported?

Generally must report the income on Schedule C (or C-EZ, if preferred). See Pub 17 Ch 12, Other Income, Nonemployee compensation, and Ch 1, Self-Employed Persons. If reported incorrectly, need to contact employer.12/29/201120Tax Law Training (NJ) TY2011 v11.0


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