Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Intermediate Advanced Military International

Income

Summary and Exercises

Question 5 of 5

Wally claimed the standard deduction on last year's tax return and received a state tax refund. Is the refund taxable and if so, how does Wally report it?

No, the refund is not taxable
Yes, he should enter the total amount on Form 1040, line 10
Yes, he should enter the total amount on Form 1040, line 13
Yes, he must use the appropriate worksheet to determine the amount to enter on line 10