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IRS Tutorials
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Need hints on completing a Form W-4?
Module 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding
Do I have to claim my tips on my tax return?
What interest is considered tax exempt?
When can I claim myself as a dependent on my tax return?
What is the difference between "married filing a joint return and married filing a separate return?"
What is the difference between a personal exemption and a dependency exemption?
What is the standard deduction for a single person?
How do I claim the Child Tax Credit?
Module 8: Claiming Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit
What are the requirements for claiming the child care tax credit?
Module 9: Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
How do I claim education credits?
What is the earned income credit and who qualifies for it?
Module 11: Earned Income Credit
Will my refund arrive sooner if I have it deposited directly into my checking account?
Module 12: Refund, Amount Due, and Recordkeeping
Why should I e-file?
Module 13: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission
When do I have to pay self-employment tax?
Module 14: Self-Employment Income and the Self-Employment Tax
Jeffrey Thompson EA MA MBA USTC.P will train you online to understand federal taxes.
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Simulations
You've heard of reality TV. Now it's reality taxes! Apply what you've learned by putting yourself in the shoes of 20 different taxpayers while you explore the ins and outs of filing tax returns electronically!
Lawrence Red Owl Simulation 1: Completing Form W-4
Scott Newberry Simulation 8: Claiming Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit
Cicely King Simulation 2: Using Your W-2 to File Your 1040EZ
Albert Wentworth Simulation 9: Claiming the Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Tasha Miller Simulation 3: Using Your W-2 and Form 1099-INT to File Your 1040EZ
Jon Stillman Simulation 10A: Claiming Education Credits for the American Opportunity Credit
Michael Brand Simulation 4A: Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer
Judy Hood Simulation 10B: Claiming Education Credits for the Lifetime Learning Credit
Samantha Nichols Simulation 4B: Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer with Children
Seth Wiggins Simulation 11A: Claiming the Earned Income Credit as a Single Taxpayer
Sandya Prashad Simulation 4C: Identifying Dependents
April Beach Simulation 11B: Claiming the Earned Income Credit as a Married Taxpayer
Joshua Bell Simulation 5: Identifying Filing Status and Dependents
Jacob Hastings Simulation 12: Completing a Tax Return Using Form 1040A to Claim a Dependent
Alicia Garcia Simulation 6: Identifying Filing Status, Dependents, and Exemptions
Madison Mailey Simulation 13: Completing a Tax Return Using Head of Household Filing Status
Monica Lindo Simulation 7A: Completing a Tax Return as a Dependent
Rita Bentley Simulation 14A: Using Form 1099-INT to Complete Schedule C-EZ, Schedule SE, and Form 1040
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